The Chairmen of the 21 local government areas of Anambra State who were elected in last Saturday’s Local Government Council Areas election have been sworn in.
Governor Chukwuma Soludo inaugurated them at the Executive Chambers, Government House, Awka.
Those sworn-in include, Chibueze Ofobuike (Aguata), Ifeanyi Chiweze (Anambra East), Fidelis Nnazo (Anambra West), Romanus Ibekwe (Anaocha), ThankGod Anago (Awka North), Chinedu Okafor (Awka South), and Alphonsus Ofumelu (Ayamelum).
Others were Chijioke Ozumba (Dunukofia), Chimezie Obi (Ekwusigo), Stanley Nkwoka (Idemili North), Amaka Obi (Idemili South), Anayo Orjiako (Ihiala), Chinedu Ononiba (Njikoka), Echezona Anazodo (Nnewi North) and Chinedu Ezeogidi (Nnewi South).
Also sworn-in were Franklin Nwadialu (Ogbaru), Anthony Nwaora (Onitsha North), Emeka Orji (Onitsha South), Casmir Nwafor (Orumba North), Shedrack Azubuike (Orumba South) and Emma Nweke(Oyi).
The Deputy Chairmen of the local government areas were also sworn-in.
Governor Soludo tasked the newly inaugurated local government mayors to champion and deepen development at the grassroot level.
The Governor congratulated the mayors on their election victory, emphasizing the need for collaboration between the state government and the local governments to ensure that the state continues to experience its current growth and progress trajectory.
While urging them to focus on providing basic amenities to the people and improving the lives of the citizens in their various constituencies, Governor Soludo also emphasized the importance of accountability and transparency in the handling of public resources, advised them to avoid corrupt practices and ensure that public funds are used judiciously to benefit the people.
Responding to the Governor’s remarks, the Mayor of Aguata, Dr. Ofobuike, Idemili South, Mrs Obi, their Anaocha counterpart, Comrade Ibekwe, and Oyi, Mr Nweke expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve their communities, pledging to work hard to deliver on the promises made during their election campaigns and to ensure that their local government areas experience tangible development.
The meeting ended on a positive note, with the Governor and the local government chairmen expressing enthusiasm for the collaboration that would bring about positive change in the state.
It is expected that the meeting will serve as a platform for greater cooperation and coordination between the state government and the local governments, with a focus on improving the lives of ndị Anambra.
