Governor Chukwuma Soludo has sworn-in Mr. Izuchukwu Okafor as the new Commissioner for Finance.

 

Governor Soludo performed the function at the State Executive Chambers, Government House, Awka.

 

Recalled that last week, following the Governor’s recommendation, the Anambra State House of Assembly confirmed Mr. Okafor as Commissioner nominee for Finance.

 

Mr. Okafor is a seasoned financial expert with many years of experience in the banking and finance industry.

 

He has worked with some of the most prestigious financial institutions in the country and has also held key positions in the state government; a former Senior Special Assistant on Finance and Audit to Governor Chukwuma Soludo since July, 2022, Mr. Okafor served as Deputy Manager of Financial Operation and Audit, at Central Bank of Nigeria from July 2020 to June 2022.

 

The Governor asked him to prioritize the objectives of fiscal discipline, revenue expansion, investment attraction, accountability and transparency, and reminded him that his actions in the role will not only affect the present, but also the future.

 

He tasked him on being committed to delivering on the objectives and leaving a positive legacy for the State.