NEW HEAD OF SERVICE URGES ANAMBRA CIVIL SERVANTS TO EMBRACE EFFICIENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.
New Head of Service Urges Anambra Civil Servants to Embrace Efficiency and Accountability
By Chizoba Njaka
The newly appointed Head of Service in Anambra State, Ngozi Anuli Iwouno, has called on civil servants to shift towards efficiency and accountability, promising improvements in welfare.
Addressing staff at the Jerome Udoji Secretariat Complex in Awka, Iwouno outlined her vision for a professional, merit-based, and citizen-centered service that aligns with Governor Chukwuma Soludo's goals.
Iwouno emphasized that her mission is not just a statement, but a call to action, demanding sincerity and commitment from all workers. She expressed disappointment with the recent governor's visit, which revealed empty offices during working hours, and stressed that absenteeism, lateness, and poor attitudes are unacceptable.
The Head of Service pledged to improve welfare, including fixing ministry vehicles, and mandated that Wednesday 1st April , 2026 will be cleaning day for all staff. She urged permanent secretaries and directors to cascade her messages across ministries for enforcement.
In his remarks, Comrade Uche Nwoye extended congratulations to the Head of Service on her appointment, commending her for initiating an engaging forum. He stressed the imperative for workers to discharge their duties with diligence, and expressed hope for a marked improvement in their overall conduct and productivity.
In an interview, the supervisor permanent secretary of the Ministry of Information, Pharmacist Oby Uchebo expressed delight that the head of service had the interactive session with the civil servants to feel their challenges and what she expected from the workers.
Earlier, attendees expressed gratitude to the HOS for the insightful session, while highlighting key challenges such as unreliable electricity, inadequate working tools, and a shortage of accommodation for civil servants.
Also, Mrs. Obianuju Onwuka portrayed the Head of Service as a dedicated leader committed to serving both the workforce and the government with utmost dedication and effectiveness.

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