By Pamela Eboh
The Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has appointed an Osun State man, Mr Bayo Ojeyinka as a Permanent Secretary in the Anambra state civil service.
The appointment which was based on merit has been praised by civil servants in the state as one that is deserving.
Oleyinka who received the award as the best serving corps member during his service year was subsequently retained by the state government on completion of his service in 1985.
Speaking on his promotion, he said; “I am so excited to be considered. I don’t see this as a right but rather a rare privilege because so many brilliant officers also merited the promotion.
“I thank Mr Governor, Professor Charles Soludo for this honour, and Ndi Anambra for all their love, kindness and support in my 29 years of living in Anambra state. I will repay the state with increased efficiency, productivity, transparency and fairness in my work.
“I thank my colleagues too the Head of Service, Her Honour, Barrister Mrs Theodora Igwegbe for her wonderful support. I promise to live up to the great expectations”.