Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has dismissed all transition committee chairmen across the state’s 21 local government areas.
The announcement was made through a letter titled “Expiration of tenure and handover to Heads of Local Government Administrations (HLGAs),” dated May 17, 2024. The directive, signed by Collins Nwabunwanne, the state Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Community Affairs, mandates the termination of their duties effective Monday, May 20, 2024.
The letter directed the outgoing chairmen to immediately hand over the affairs of their respective councils to the Heads of Local Government Administrations (HLGAs).
“Following the expiration of your tenure as Transition Committee Chairman, you are hereby directed to handover the affairs of your Local Government Council to the Head of Local Government Administration (HLGA), in your respective Local Government Councils,” the letter stated.