By Vincent Ujumadu

Awka—Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State yesterday swore in five new commissioners for the state.

Those appointed are M. Okey Moka (Finance), Mrs. Gladys Ilobi (Special Duties), Mr. Afam Mbanefo (Agriculture), Mr. Frank Offor (Housing and Urban Development) and Dr. Uju Nwogu (Information, Culture and Tourism).

The fate of the former commissioners occupying the portfolios assigned to the new commissioners remained uncertain as the governor was silent on them.

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Speaking after the swearing-in ceremony in Awka, the governor said they should see their appointments as a privilege.

He told them: “Serving under this administration is an honour for yourselves and we look up to you to assist in moving the state forward. What you have just signed is your job specification with time frame for performance monitoring, which is usually every100 days. So you will only stay as part of the team if you are found worthy.”

Administering the oath, the Director of Civil Litigation, Mr Emeka Ike, explained that the appointment was in accordance with the provision of Sections 190 and 194 of the Constitution of Nigeria.

Responding on behalf of the commissioners, Nwogu expressed gratitude to the governor for finding them worthy to serve the state, promising that they would maintain the tempo of development.

She pledged their dedication in ensuring the success of Governor Obiano’s four pillars of development in the areas of agriculture, oil and gas, trade and commerce and industrialization.