Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has approved the immediate appointment of 20 Permanent Secretaries. The appointments were announced in a statement issued in Owerri on Tuesday. The list of appointees includes Ibe Chinyere, Okafor Charles Chukwukere Chika, Angela Njoku, Ikeagwu Catherine, De-Nwigwe Ozioma, Edomobi Nonye, Okoro Dominic, Larry-Iwuala Fidelia, Blessing Egbuka A., Ugboja Vera, Ibegweh Innocent N., Okafor Frank Ifeanyi, Nnorom V.C, Angela Ohiri, Asiegbu C.O., E. Irozuru Joachin, Igwe Felix Anayo, Nwaozoro R.N and Ihunna Opara.
The Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation and Strategy, Hon Declan Mbadiwe Emelumba, released the statement on behalf of the governor. The appointments are part of efforts to strengthen the state's civil service. No further details were provided on the criteria used for the appointments. The governor's administration has been working to improve the state's infrastructure and services.
Governor Uzodimma has charged the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries to bring their experience in the service to bear in the discharge of their responsibilities. He also emphasized the importance of upholding the highest standards of professionalism, discipline, and accountability. The governor's charge is aimed at ensuring that the appointees deliver quality service to the people of Imo State.
The appointment of 20 Permanent Secretaries is a significant move by the governor to revamp the state's civil service. The appointees will be expected to play key roles in the implementation of government policies and programs. Their appointments are also seen as a way to inject new energy into the state's bureaucracy.
The governor's administration has been working to improve the state's economy and infrastructure. The appointment of new Permanent Secretaries is part of efforts to build a more effective and efficient civil service. The state has been facing several challenges, including infrastructure deficits and economic difficulties.
The newly appointed Permanent Secretaries will be working with the governor's cabinet to implement development projects and programs. They will also be expected to work closely with various stakeholders, including civil society organizations and community leaders. The governor's focus on professionalism and accountability is seen as a way to ensure that the state's resources are used efficiently.
The Imo State government has not provided further details on the timeline for the assumption of duties by the new Permanent Secretaries. However, it is expected that they will soon take up their new responsibilities. The governor's appointment is seen as a significant development in the state's civil service, and stakeholders are watching closely to see how the new appointees will perform.
Key points
- Governor Hope Uzodimma has appointed 20 permanent secretaries in Imo State.
- The appointees include Ibe Chinyere, Okafor Charles Chukwukere Chika, and Angela Njoku, among others.
- The governor has charged the new appointees to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, discipline, and accountability.
