By John Ugo, Awka
The Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano on Monday announced the dissolution of his cabinet and termination of the appointments of cabinet members and aides with effect from March 16, 2022.
Obiano stated this in a circular signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu which was made available to newsmen in Awka, the state capital.
Governor Obiano will on March 17, 2022 handover the reins of power to the Govenror elect and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria , Prof. Chukwuma Soludo.
Chukwulobelu said that those affected by the dissolution exercise includes all political appointees, Secretary to the State Government, Chief of Staff, Principal Secretary, Chief Press Secretary and Commissioners.
Others are; Special Advisers, Chairmen and members of Non-Statutory Boards and Agencies, Committees, Senior Special Assistants, Special Assistants and Executive Assistants.
According to the statement, “This is to notify all political appointees that the life of the present administration will end on March 16.”
Chukwulobe said; “Consequently, all appointees are informed that their appointments will terminate on the above stated date.”
“You are therefore advised to handover all government properties in your possession to the most senior civil servant in your office, and the officer should acknowledge the receipt as appropriate”.
According to the SSG, the fate of those in tenured appointments such as Managing Directors and Chief Executive Officers, Executive Secretaries and Provosts were not affected by the circular and would be determined by the next government.
“While thanking you for your services, we wish you best of luck in your future endeavors,” he said.
Governor Obiano will be completing his eight years in office on March 16. The Governor expresses his happiness and thanked people of the state for their support throughout the period of his administration under the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the state.