Anambra Assembly Confirms Soludo’s 18 Commissioners; Governor Submits Three New Nominees

David-Chyddy Eleke in Awka

The Anambra State House of Assembly has approved the 18 commissioner nominees submitted by Governor Chukwuma Soludo on May 4, 2026.

The confirmed appointments include several returning officials: Dr. Law Mefor, the former commissioner for Information, will now head the Information and Value Reformation ministry; Dr. Afam Obidike, former commissioner for Health, will serve again in Health; and Prof. Offonze Amuchiazu, SAN, will continue as commissioner for Lands.

Additional confirmations made during the Wednesday plenary were: Chief Ugoji Amedu for Culture, Entertainment and Tourism; Dr. Clem Aguiyi for Environment; Dr. Ben Chuks Odoemena for Agriculture; Mr. Chukwukadibia Okoye for Budget and Economic Planning; Dr. Ekene Ogugua for Education; and Mr. Izuchukwu M. Okafor for Finance.

Barr. Tobechukwu Nweke, SAN, will serve as Justice and Attorney‑General; Barr. Vin Ezeaka will oversee Local Government and Community Affairs; Prof. Charles Ofoegbu will manage Petroleum and Mineral Resources; Barr. Chijioke Oseloka Ojukwu will handle Physical Planning and Urban Development; Engr. Casmir Chinenye Agummadu will be responsible for Power; Arc. Okey Ezeobi will lead Works and Infrastructure; Hon. Eddy Ibuzo will oversee Transport; Mrs. Esther Chinyere Onyekesi will manage Women Affairs and Social Development; and Mr. Patrick Agha Mba will direct Youth Development and Sports.

The lawmakers confirmed the appointments at 3:38 pm after the screening committee, chaired by Hon. Noble Igwe of Ogbaru 1, presented its report.

Before the new commissioners were sworn in, Speaker Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze urged them to exercise prudence in their duties.

“If Anambra will be a destination, I want all of us to work together. It is a new beginning from today in the state. Leadership is a responsibility, and as you assume office, it exists on the table. Every decision you make must answer the question, how does it improve the lives of the people? You must always make yourselves accessible to the people,”

Meanwhile, Governor Soludo has forwarded a second batch of nominees to the assembly for confirmation.

The new list names Arc. Henry Arinze as Commissioner Designate for Housing; Mr. Nonso Chukwuma Ebonwu as Commissioner Designate for Commerce; and Dr. Ezeaka Augustine Uwaeme as Executive Secretary of the Anambra State Health Insurance Agency (ASHIA).

These names were read by Speaker Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze during Wednesday’s plenary and referred to the Committee on Screening and Election Matters for further consideration.