By Grace Onwukwe
Pharmacist (Dr) Oby Uchebo has assumed duty as the Supervising Permanent Secretary of the Anambra State Ministry of Information.
She officially took over the position on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
Dr. Uchebo, who also serves as the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, was redeployed to the Ministry of Information following a circular issued by the Anambra State Head of Service, Barrister Theodora Igwegbe.
Her redeployment follows the retirement of the ministry’s former Permanent Secretary, Barrister Ndirika Onyekwelu.
Addressing management staff during a meeting, the Honourable Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor (PhD), welcomed Dr. Uchebo and expressed confidence in her capacity to add value to the ministry.
He noted that her wealth of experience would further strengthen the ministry’s role in advancing the development of Anambra State, particularly through timely and accurate reportage.
After being conducted around the ministry, Dr. Uchebo thanked the staff for their warm reception and reaffirmed her commitment to ensuring efficient and quality service delivery.
She emphasized the importance of teamwork and cooperation among staff as vital to achieving the ministry’s objectives.
Present at the meeting were the immediate past Permanent Secretary, Barrister Ndirika Onyekwelu; the Managing Director of the Anambra Broadcasting Service, Mr Christopher Molokwu; as well as heads of departments and units of the ministry.
Grace is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State*
Welcome on board Pharm Dr Mrs Perm Sec, Look forward to enjoying your contributions towards enhancement of the MOI