By Sunny A. David, Awka
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has announced plans to reconstitute the State Local Government Service Commission as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots administration and improve service delivery across the state.
Soludo made the announcement while addressing local government workers during the 2026 Local Government Service Week held in Awka, the state capital.
The governor explained that the reconstituted commission would be better equipped to address issues affecting local government employees, including staff welfare, manpower requirements and other administrative concerns.
He disclosed that his administration had cleared four years of outstanding gratuities, describing the development as part of efforts to reposition the local government system. He also said the government was working towards establishing a new model for local government administration in the state.
Soludo reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering development projects across Anambra, citing ongoing road construction, the regeneration of Onitsha Main Market and the development of new cities.
Describing the local government workforce as the best, the governor assured workers that his administration would prioritise training and capacity development to enhance their efficiency and professionalism.
He further encouraged civil servants to embrace productive agricultural activities, noting that increased food production would help lower the cost of food items and improve economic conditions.
Earlier, a senior local government staff member, Mrs Ifeyinwa Orie, said the theme of the celebration, “Innovation and Efficiency in the Local Government Service: The Solution Agenda,” underscored the importance of professionalism, strong institutions and effective grassroots administration.
Orie appealed to the state government to improve workers’ welfare, increase funding for the Local Government Service Commission to facilitate training and retraining, and approve the recruitment of additional personnel, particularly into professional and technical departments.
She described the requests as essential investments in strengthening grassroots governance and reaffirmed the commitment of local government workers to innovation, accountability and efficient service delivery.
In his remarks, the Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Mr Vin Ezeaka, said the Local Government Service Week was introduced in 2024 under the Soludo administration.
He commended the governor for ensuring the prompt payment of salaries, wages, pensions and gratuities to local government employees.
Similarly, a stakeholder from Dunukofia, Prince Chukwudi Oli, praised the workers for their dedication and urged them to remain committed to supporting the development of Anambra State.
