By Stella Anekwe
Former Permanent Secretary of the Anambra State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Mrs. Chinwe Achugbu, on July 10 officially handed over the affairs of the ministry to the Supervisory Permanent Secretary, Barr. Jacinta Nkeiruka Mokwe, following her appointment as the Permanent Secretary of the Anambra State Ministry of Lands.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, Mrs. Achugbu described her tenure in the ministry as rewarding and fulfilling, expressing gratitude to members of staff for their unwavering support, cooperation, and solidarity throughout her service. In her words, “It has been a truly rewarding, joyful, and pleasant experience working with all of you.”
She commended the Heads of Department (HoDs) for their encouragement and commitment, reminding staff that redeployment is an integral part of the civil service. According to her, public servants should always be prepared for transfers to other ministries whenever the need arises.
In her remarks, the Supervisory Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Barr. Jacinta Nkeiruka Mokwe, acknowledged the challenge of overseeing the ministry while simultaneously serving as the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Lands.
She, expressed confidence that God would grant her the wisdom and strength to discharge her responsibilities effectively. “I am serving in two major ministries, but I trust God to grant me a smooth and successful tenure,” she said.
Barr. Mokwe described Mrs. Achugbu as a close friend and pledged to build on the achievements she recorded during her tenure.
She reiterated that redeployment is a normal feature of the civil service, noting that officers can be reassigned at any time. Stressing that the guiding principle of the service is to “obey the last order,” she urged members of staff to remain committed, adaptable, and dedicated to their duties.
She reminded the staff that they were all serving the same government and called on them to work together as a united team, emphasizing that no individual can achieve meaningful success alone.
Barr. Mokwe also disclosed that the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Hon. Mrs. Chinyere Esther Onyekesi, had given her a warm reception and assured her of the ministry’s support and cooperation, expressing confidence in a smooth and productive working relationship with the staff.
Stella Anekwe is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
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