Anambra gets new Information Commissioner Mr C Don Adinuba, Obiano plans succession for 50 years

www.odogwublog.com reports that the new Commissioner designate for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr. C. Don Adinuba along others will be sworn in on Monday.

He participated in the state Executive Council retreat which he said with the outcome and plans of the retreat, the state will be a trajectory to becoming the dream place for Ndi Anambra.

Participants were urged to make useful contributions that will help move the state forward in the next four years.

The retreat themed "Setting the Tone for the next Four years" is focused on strategizing for the state in achieving the government's vision and mission for the state.

The retreat was targeted at designing a long term development plan which will launch the State into a stable economic hub and integrate the new appointees into the economic blueprint of the State.

On his part, the thirty-two year old Commissioner designate for Youth Entrepreneurship, Mr. Bonaventure Enemali expressed confidence that the second term blueprint of the Governor in the sector will harness all grounds to give the youths a better platform to create both direct and indirect job opportunities.

The newly appointed Special Adviser to the Governor on Political Matters, Barrister Ifeatu Obi-Okoye said the retreat has exposed them to the nitty gritty of the Governor's vision for the State and will help them key into this to enable each and every one in the new cabinet understand and work towards them in every day engagement.

The Executive Retreat ends today in Awka.

Meanwhile, Governor Willie Obiano says his government is working on a 50-year development plan that will ensure that subsequent administrations do not derail from the vision of developing the state.

Governor Obiano made the disclosure during the opening ceremony of a two-day retreat organized in Awka for members of the State executive Council.

Governor Obiano noted that most developed countries of the world were able to achieve their level of development because they set for themselves, realistic long-term plans with very minimal financial implications and service costs.

He pointed out that while it is important to adopt a long-term development plan for the state, his government will not lose sight of its responsibility of creating short and medium term, opportunities for wealth creation in the state.

Governor Obiano revealed that in his second term, more efforts will be directed towards youth’s mobilization and employment and to drive the vision, he has appointed a 32-year old Commissioner for Youths Entrepreneurship and Sports Development, to be assisted by a team of experts in youth’s affairs.

The governor reminded the new appointees that they were brought on board to contribute meaningfully towards the growth of the state, urging them not to relapse into laxity as he will not hesitate to disengage anyone found wanting.

The Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr. Primus Odili observed that the expectation of Ndi Anambra from the present administration is very high and commended Governor Obiano for his expertise and understanding of the key role planning plays in the achievement of goals.

He said with the quality of individuals constituting the State Executive Council, there is no doubt as to whether the second term will have better impact on Ndi Anambra more than the past four years.

For the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Chief James Eze, the retreat presents the opportunity to X-ray and consolidate on areas the present administration has done right in its first term, as well as to create the right motivation that will enable the appointees adopt best practices in the discharge of their duties in line with the vision of the present administration.