Summary: Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has dismissed all transition committee chairmen across the state’s 21 local government areas.
Details:
- Official Communication: The decision was communicated via a letter titled ‘Expiration of tenure and handover to Heads of Local Government Administrations (HLGAs),’ dated May 17, 2024, and signed by the state Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Community Affairs, Collins Nwabunwanne.
- Effective Date: The directive takes effect from Monday, May 20, 2024.
- Handover Instructions: The letter instructed the outgoing chairmen to hand over the affairs of their respective local government councils to the Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAs).
Context:
- Expiration of Tenure: The dismissals follow the expiration of the tenure of the transition committee chairmen.
- Service Acknowledgment: The letter thanked the chairmen for their service to the state.
Conclusion: The removal of the transition committee chairmen marks a significant administrative change in Anambra State, as Governor Soludo continues to shape his administration’s approach to local governance.
