Soludo disclosed that a Yoruba man from Osun State, identified as Adebayo, whom Ezeife employed in the state civil service has been promoted to permanent secretary by his government.

Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has described the late ex-governor of the state, Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife as a man who had a legacy of patriotism, fairness, and equity.

Soludo while speaking at the commendation service in honour of Ezeife held in Awka, on Friday, said the deceased lived a life of great principles and values.

Highlighting Ezeife’s leadership qualities during his tenure as governor, Soludo disclosed that a Yoruba man from Osun State, identified as Adebayo, whom Ezeife employed in the state civil service has been promoted to permanent secretary by his government.

He said, “A Nigeria where nobody asks you where you are from. Where anybody can live anywhere. Here in Anambra, in the true essence of that.

It was under your leadership that you employed one Adebanjo from Osun State into Anambra civil service and today under my leadership, we not only recruited 5000 teachers, which we have citizens from about 18 states employed here but we have also promoted that same person Okwadike employed into the civil service as Permanent Secretary in Anambra State.

“That is what Okwadike was about and that is how we are living up keeping the touch light and keeping the banner flying.”

On his part, the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, described the late ex-governor as the “hero” of Igbo land, following his great contributions and service towards the well-being of the people of the South-East geopolitical zone.

Iwuanyanwu said, “He served Ohanaeze Ndigbo in many capacities. He was the Chairman of the Council of Elders of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Northern zone comprising Abuja and the 19 Northern states. He was a member of the Ohanaeze Presidential Advisory Council MOPAC. He was also a member of Ime Obi Ohanaeze.

“We are honouring him as the ‘hero’ of Igbo land because of his contributions to the growth of the region and the wellbeing of the people. He was a true nationalist who fought for justice and equity of all the people.”

Similarly, former governors Peter Obi, Senator Chris Ngige, Okwesilieze Nwodo of Enugu State and former Anambra deputy governor, Dame Virgy Etiaba, also described the late Ezeife as a nationalist who fought for justice and equity of all Nigerians irrespective of tribe, religion or political affiliations.



The former minister for Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, said, “In Ezeife, the Igbo man found him as one of those that told the story of a people. The sagacity of the late former governor placed him on the vanguard of unity and fairness.



“The issue of political equity and economic resourcefulness are still issues that need to be addressed in the Nigerian polity of today.”



The presidential candidate of the Labour Party Obi, on his part, said, “Injustice anywhere is injustice everywhere and Dr Ezeife fought for justice all through his lifetime and this is the same justice that we are still fighting for in Nigeria today.”



Ezeife, popularly called “Okwadike,” was Anambra State governor from January 2, 1992, to November 1993, during the aborted Third Republic, passed away at the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, on December 14, 2023, at the age of 85.



https://saharareporters.com/2024/04/20/yoruba-man-employed-ezeife-has-now-risen-perm-sec-anambra-governor-soludo

"Since 1992" oo that dude bn politically appointed in Anambra with promotions, nobody asked him to go back to his state,, all the past governors did well retaining him

The Igbos are the only detribalized ethnic group in Nigeria. They believe in Nigeria reason they can be found in every nook and cranny of this country carrying out legitimate business and contributing positively to the development of their environment.

It has been said often that anywhere you go in Nigeria and you don't find an Igbo man or woman, know that that place isn't welcoming for strangers.

nothing special about it

Toh! One naiziria

slivertongue:
nothing special about it

They think it’s special because they are not used to doing such things

Christistruth00:



They think it’s special because they are not used to doing such things

Shut up.

Show us an Igbo perm sec in oDuduwa Nasen

Christistruth00:



They think it’s special because they are not used to doing such things

Again that is not true. If Adebayo didn't want he wouldn't have stayed, he stayed and got his due. There are Igbos in Ibadan enjoying same. I don't expect a Governor to talk about it like it was a special favor

really

That's a reckless statement from Gov Soludo.

Is Permanent secretary the highest position in Anambra state?

Gbadebo from Same Anambra state contested in the last Lagos Guber election

Abeg make una all stop this cheap pettiness

But thex made us believe PO fired all non-indigenes from Anambra State Civil Service.

Lizzysamuel:


Shut up.

Show us an Igbo perm sec in oDuduwa Nasen

Igbo's who have been permanent secretary in Lagos alone could be more than Igbo's who have been PS in other region.

Is PS the highest position in the state

We hope people of the southwest will learn how to give others equal opportunity in their states. An Igbo lady was made an ordinary SA in Osun state and Yoruba people formed a movement against her.

Whenever people are used to saying "we are accommodating", It is a red flag for visitors. There is a thin line between such mentality and xenophobia. Southwesterners are used to that.

helinues:
That's a reckless statement from Gov Soludo.

Is Permanent secretary the highest position in Anambra state?

Gbadebo from Same Anambra state contested in the last Lagos Guber election

Abeg make una all stop this cheap pettiness

If Gbadebo's father is from Anambra, then Tinubu's father is from Somalia.

Good for him.

slivertongue:


Again that is not true. If Adebayo didn't want he wouldn't have stayed, he stayed and got his due. There are Igbos in Ibadan enjoying same. I don't expect a Governor to talk about it like it was a special favor

I mean they are not used to giving such Positions to people outside their own Region thats why they see it as a Novelty

Bulldozer90:
We hope people of the southwest will learn how to give others equal opportunity in their states. An Igbo lady was made an ordinary SA in Osun state and Yoruba people formed a movement against her.

Whenever people are used to saying "we are accommodating", It is a red flag for visitors. There is a thin line between such mentality and xenophobia. Southwesterners are used to that.

Do you know that Gov Aregbesola who was Governor of Osun State twice was not even from the SW?
Aregbesola was an indigene of Kogi State his Father was even an Egbira
Show us your SE Governors that were not indigenous to the States they Governed

jmoore:

If Gbadebo's father is from Anambra, then Tinubu's father is from Somalia.

Are there no born and bred Yoruba in Anambra state qualifying to be Anambra state governor?

helinues:


Are there no born and bred Yoruba in Anambra state qualifying to be Anambra state governor?

Shifting cultivation babablu.

Did anyone of them come out for election?

You have been told many times to stop commenting on political issues because of your naivety. Governors are not appointed, they are elected.
You have to come out to be voted for.

helinues:


Are there no born and bred Yoruba in Anambra state qualifying to be Anambra state governor?

Okokobioko

Nigga find work and be useful na

What should we do with this?... Shey we should start frying sand ni

slivertongue:


Again that is not true. If Adebayo didn't want he wouldn't have stayed, he stayed and got his due. There are Igbos in Ibadan enjoying same. I don't expect a Governor to talk about it like it was a special favor

Bros it is a big lie.....get me a name of any igbo in ibadan who has risen to perm sec in the civil service.......u can b employed into civil service but that is where it stops.....

Dont disappoint me..get me a name

Bulldozer90:
We hope people of the southwest will learn how to give others equal opportunity in their states. An Igbo lady was made an ordinary SA in Osun state and Yoruba people formed a movement against her.

Whenever people are used to saying "we are accommodating", It is a red flag for visitors. There is a thin line between such mentality and xenophobia. Southwesterners are used to that.

Hnmmmm
. They almost chased away the first lady of ondo State too..

YorubaNiBaba:
What should we do with this?... Shey we should start frying sand ni

thunder fire Tinubu

This is backwardness OT.

When a dog bites a man, it is no news. But when a man bites a dog, it is news.

The East is often misunderstood. Sometimes this is due to ignorance from non-Igbos who have never lived in the East. Sometimes it is due to the excesses/character of the Igbos.

Nevertheless, the East and Easterners need to work harder at becoming more socially cosmopolitan.

helinues:
That's a reckless statement from Gov Soludo.

Is Permanent secretary the highest position in Anambra state?

Gbadebo from Same Anambra state contested in the last Lagos Guber election

Abeg make una all stop this cheap pettiness

Una pettiness is damn too much
So someone maternal home is now his home because of stoopid politics Reno is teaching U

nothing special about it

Mtcheww ...the thing evn shocked Soludo 😮😲 say how Mr Adebayo do am....he had to broadcast it😂

Tochj:

Una pettiness is damn too much
So someone maternal home is now his home because of stoopid politics Reno is teaching U

but when he was insulting Yoruba ppl and posting all sorts of crap , u guys were behind, applauding him to carry on right? The Stoopid politics u ppl taught Grv got him what he deserved, and yall fit die if u wan die,he can never be the Governor of Lagos state🥱

Lol. Imagine a whole state celebrating one Yoruba permanent secretaries since 1992. These guys dey always surprise me with their reasoning.

It’s just like make Lagos or Oyo dey celebrate say them employ 1 Ibo PS, when we have several Ibo and other non-Yoruba permanent secretaries scattered across the SW.

jmoore:

If Gbadebo's father is from Anambra, then Tinubu's father is from Somalia.

These guys really want their labor party in lagos.