Anambra Commissioner of Finance resigns

Charles Soludo, the governor of Anambra State, has accepted Mr Ifeatu Onejeme’s resignation as the commissioner for finance.

According to reports, Governor Soludo named Mr. Onejeme Commissioner for Finance at the start of the administration to aid in the transition of the new administration.

The information was contained in a statement that Christian Aburime, the governor’s press secretary, signed and made available to journalists in Awka on Friday.

Mr. Onejeme previously held the position of Commissioner under the immediate past governor Willie Obiano.

Governor Soludo thanked his distinguished service to the Anambra State government and people in accepting his resignation.

Governor Soludo wrote: “On behalf of the government and great people of Anambra State, i wish to express our gratitude for your commitment, professionalism and great service to Anambra State over the past nine and half years as Commissioner. I particularly appreciate your services over the past year and five months as you worked diligently to facilitate a seamless transition from the previous administration to the current one. While we will miss your services, i appreciate your personal and family circumstances that warrant the resignation. Here is wishing you success in your future endeavours and hope that you will continue to avail your services in the development of Anambra/Nigeria in other spheres. With all best wishes”

Meanwhile, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mrs Chiamaka Nnake has been directed by Soludo to oversee the Ministry of Finance until a substantive Commissioner is nominated to take over the Ministry.