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Chukwuma Soludo, former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, has been sworn in as the governor of Anambra state.

The swearing-in took place at the state government house on Thursday.

Soludo, who was the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), won the Anambra governorship election with 112,229 votes in 2021.

Soludo took the oath of office alongside Onyeka Ibezim, his deputy at the low-key event.

Don Adinuba, director of Soludo’s governorship campaign organisation, had earlier announced that only 50 guests would be allowed into the event hall — based on Soludo’s wish that he wanted a quiet oath-taking ceremony.

The former CBN governor takes over from Willie Obiano whose eight-year tenure elapsed on Thursday.

Obiano had, on Wednesday evening, formally handed over official documents to Soludo, and conducted him round offices in the government house.

The handover ceremony was witnessed by Solo Chukwudebelu, outgoing secretary to the state government (SSG) and some aides of Soludo.

In January, the Anambra governor unveiled an online platform for Anambra citizens interested in serving in his administration.

He said the move was to give anyone who has the competence and capability the opportunity to contribute to good governance in the state.

“This platform is designed for Ndi Anambra to ‘Express Interest’ in volunteering or seeking a political appointment or career in paid public service positions. This Talent Data Bank offers a transparent and level playing field for talent search and team selection processes that are consistent with our vision,” Soludo had said.