The Anambra State House of Assembly has confirmed the second batch of commissioner-nominees submitted by Governor Chukwuma Soludo.
The confirmed nominees are Henry Arinze for Housing and Nonso Ebonwu for Commerce.
Governor Soludo had forwarded their names to the Assembly on Wednesday for screening and confirmation.
The nominees were approved on Thursday following the presentation of the screening report by the House Committee on Screening and Electoral Matters, chaired by Deputy Speaker Chukwuma Okoye.
Presenting the report, Okoye said the nominees met all statutory requirements for public office and possessed the necessary academic qualifications and professional experience to serve effectively.
Speaker of the House, Somtochukwu Udeze, told the newly confirmed commissioners that their confirmation was a call to service.
He noted that the governor had placed significant trust in them and urged them to justify the confidence reposed in them by delivering effectively for the people of the state.
Udeze reminded the nominees that they were being entrusted with responsibilities that directly affect the lives of Ndi Anambra and charged them to allow their conduct in office to reflect accountability and dedication.
Responding on behalf of the confirmed nominees, Henry Arinze expressed appreciation to the lawmakers for the confidence placed in them.
He pledged to discharge his duties diligently and contribute meaningfully to the development of the state.
The latest confirmation follows the Assembly’s approval of 18 commissioner-nominees earlier on Wednesday, marking the completion of Governor Soludo’s latest cabinet reconstitution process.
The development is expected to strengthen the administration’s efforts across key sectors, particularly housing and commerce.
What You Should Know
The confirmation of the second batch of commissioner-nominees completes another phase of cabinet appointments by Governor Chukwuma Soludo as he continues to reposition his administration ahead of key development targets in Anambra State.
Cabinet appointments are central to implementing policy priorities, and the inclusion of commissioners for housing and commerce signals renewed attention to infrastructure growth and economic expansion in the state.
The swift confirmation also reflects strong legislative backing for the governor’s executive decisions.
