In a move signaling the approaching end of his second tenure, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has instructed all political appointees in the state to step down by May 26, 2023.
The directive was issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, during a meeting with various heads of government bodies at the Abuja Building in the Government House, Enugu.
The affected individuals encompass a range of positions, including Commissioners of Ministries, Special Advisers, Chief Executive Officers of government-owned companies, Senior Special Assistants, and Special Assistants to the Governor. Additionally, Technical Assistants to the Governor, Commissioners, and Special Advisers, as well as those assigned to the Enugu State House of Assembly Members, Board Chairmen, Board Members of government-owned companies, Executive Secretaries of Parastatals, and State Project Coordinators of World Bank-Assisted Projects, are also included.
To ensure a smooth transition, the SSG emphasized that the aforementioned political appointees must hand over their responsibilities to the appropriate individuals, such as the Permanent Secretary, Director of Administration, or Director of Personnel Management, depending on the case.
Furthermore, the state government has directed civil servants holding political positions to return to their respective ministries.
Prof. Ortuanya clarified that this decision aligns with established protocols, given that Governor Ugwuanyi’s second term will conclude on May 29, 2023.
Expressing gratitude for their contributions to the state’s progress, the Enugu State Government extended its well wishes to the affected appointees in their future endeavours.
