Renowned economist and former Minister of Education, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, has been named as chairman of an 80-member transition committee to assist the swearing-in of Anambra State Governor-elect, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo on March 17, 2022.
Also, Prof. Pat Utomi, Prof Osita Chidoka, Prof. Osita Ogbu, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu and Prof. Benedict Oramah would play crucial roles in the transition arrangement.
The list, which was released in a statement issued, yesterday, by Soludo’s media aide, Joe Anatume, comprises other prominent Nigerians, who will play diverse roles.
It would liaise with a team set up by the government of Anambra State to ensure seamless transition from Governor Willie Obiano’s administration to a Soludo-led administration as from March 17, 2022.
Other members are: Uche Okafor, Steve Nworga, Ben Nwankwo, Charles Odedo, Tony Ifeanya, Ferdinand Agu, Chikwe Udensi, Greg Ibe and Alex Otti, among others.
The statement further said the terms of reference for the committee, as well as its mode of operation, will be communicated during the inauguration and first plenary session scheduled for between January 19 and 22, 2022 at the Golden Tulip (Agulu Lake) Hotel in the state.
It also said members are expected to arrive on Wednesday, January 19, while the inauguration and first plenary sessions will start on January 20, adding that the secretariat would handle logistics.
