Get Guardian on GoogleAnambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, yesterday, swore-in new commissioners and his senior aides at the Government House, Awka, the state capital. He charged them to deliver on their mandates.
He told them that their appointments were based on their respective competencies, unlike in the past, when people scrambled for choice or juicy positions.
He said: “As your chief servant, I will be very demanding, and once we fix a meeting, you must all be seated before time. That is the culture we want to maintain.
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“The Soludo solution, which was our slogan during campaign, is not just a promise, you must work to make it a reality, to create and build that livable Anambra State, which we promised.
“The challenges are enormous. That is why you have also offered to serve. During my campaign, I told everyone that the work put in to get office was just five percent, 95 percent of the work would come after swearing-in. You must bear that in mind.
“I charge you to read the Oath of Office and Oath of Allegiance very carefully and follow them. Where people see it as celebration, you see it as work. Your eyes must be on the ball always. Always think of how your ministry and Anambra State can be better. If I were you, I would write down how I would like to be remembered after serving as commissioner…”
