Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has sworn in five new permanent secretaries with a charge to promote the state government’s development agenda.

Mr Ikpeazu urged the new permanent secretaries to evolve ideas that would give impetus to the vision of the government to transform the state.

Speaking during the swearing-in on Monday at the Government House, Umuahia, he urged them to abide by their oaths of office and not mix personal interests with official duties.

“Your coming on board is strategic and the government will not accommodate anyone that will slow down the wheel of governance.

“Adapt to and understand our vision and pursue it with ruthless tenacity.

“Also cultivate a cordial relationship with your colleagues and evolve programmes that would enhance the performance of the ministries you will be assigned to,” Mr Ikpeazu said.

The governor also expressed confidence that the new permanent secretaries would  discharge their duties effectively.

Responding on behalf of the new permanent secretaries, Ugonwa Ejiogu, thanked the state government for the elevation and honour done to them.

Mrs Ejiogu assured that they would live up to expectations in the discharge of their duties.

The new permanent secretaries include Chiazom Balogu, Ijeoma Onuoha-Ogwe, Iheanyichi Akoma and Charles Ifenkwe.

(NAN)