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Raymond Ozoji, Awka
Anambra state governor-elect Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has debunked alleged political appointments and other job vacancies advertisements credited to his office.
A public notice which emanated from his office has it that the governor-elect did not authorize such job vacancies already circulating in the public domain.
The notice also held that a new date for the official launch of the job advertisements will be announced by the transition committee, urging members of the public to disregard it.
The public notice reads, “It has come to our attention that a wrong press release directing individuals to apply for political appointments in Anambra state has been circulating on various digital platforms. We apologise for this development and ask the general public to kindly ignore the incorrect document and information being circulated.
“The accurate press release on the Anambra Talent Hunt Initiative will be issued on Monday 14th February on all social media handles of the governor-elect.
“The announcement will give specific direction on how to express interest to be volunteers or apply for roles in the government of Anambra state. It will also convey the accurate platform for all applications to be submitted.”
Meanwhile, a certain job advertisement was viral in the social media claiming that the transition committee of the governor-elect had issued that authorizing members of the public especially Anambra citizens to express interest in the job vacancies so advertised.
The said information reads, “CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: ANAMBRA STATE POLITICAL APPOINTMENTS*
“The Anambra State Governorship election was successfully conducted in November 2021 and a new administration will assume office on the 17th March 2022.
“A Transition Committee mandated to ensure a seamless transition will among other things; produce an Anambra State Human Resource Databank, which the Governor-Elect will use as a Human Resources tool for recruiting a talented team and volunteers.
“As stated in his Manifesto and repeated during his election campaigns, the Governor-Elect, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has committed to giving everyone who has requisite competencies, capabilities, and relevant valuable contributions to make toward the good governance of Anambra State an opportunity to do so.
“Therefore, to enable an accessible, open, credible, and competitive process, the Governor-Elect has approved the launch of the online system to collect information on available competencies, experiences, and interests through a platform www.anambratalent.ng.
“This platform is designed for indigenes of Anambra to “Express Interest” in volunteering or seeking a political appointment or career in paid public service positions. This Human Resources tool offers a transparent and level playing field for talent search and team selection processes consistent with the vision of the Governor-Elect.
“We are delighted to publish this widely anticipated announcement of the public call for Expression of Interest from individuals who are interested in serving the people of Anambra State.
“We hope to attract problem-solvers with passion, competence, capacity, and integrity who are interested in joining a team of other selfless public servants to build a livable and prosperous state.
“The positions available range from advisory services, technical assistance, executive positions as commissioners and heads of departments and agencies, membership of commissions and boards of parastatals and agencies; local government administration; etc. (please refer to the current list of ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) of Anambra State, as well as the Manifesto of the Governor-Elect).
“Please write and upload a Value Proposition that shows what problem(s) you would like to solve for Anambra, how you intend to do so, and what makes you the fit and proper person to do so on www.anambratalent.ng or send it to Talent@anambratalents.ng no later than February 28, 2022.”
