By Azuka Offor
The Anambra State Commissioner for Power and Water Resources, Engr. Casmir Chinenye Agummadu, has reaffirmed his commitment to repositioning the ministry for greater efficiency and improved service delivery, in line with Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s vision of making Anambra the true “Light of the Nation.”
Engr. Agummadu gave the assurance on June 17, when members of the Anambra State House of Assembly Committee on Power and Water Resources paid him a familiarisation visit at the ministry’s headquarters in Awka.
The commissioner disclosed that since assuming office, he has embarked on inspections of ongoing projects across the state to assess their progress, ensuring optimal value for government investments, stressing that the ministry remains focused on strengthening infrastructure and delivering sustainable solutions in the power and water sectors.
According to him, innovative strategies and reforms are being developed to accelerate improvements in electricity and water supply, while supporting the state’s broader development agenda.
Speaking during the visit, the Chairman of the House Committee on Power and Water Resources and member representing Ihiala II Constituency, Hon. Golden Chukwuebuka Iloh, assured the commissioner of the committee’s full support, emphasizing the importance of strong collaboration between the legislative and executive arms of government in driving development, improving the welfare of residents.
Also speaking, Hon. Chief Tony Ifedilichukwu Muobike, representing Aguata II Constituency and a member of the committee, pledged the lawmakers’ commitment to providing the necessary legislative backing to enable the ministry effectively deliver on its mandate.
In his vote of thanks, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Power and Water Resources, Mr. Victor Ezekwo, expressed appreciation to the lawmakers for the visit, reaffirming the ministry’s readiness to work closely with the Assembly in advancing the state’s power and water infrastructure development goals.
Other lawmakers present included Rt. Hon. Patrick Obalum Udeoba of Anambra West Constituency, Engr. Emma Nwafor of Orumba South Constituency and Chairman of the House Committee on Works and Infrastructure, and Hon. Emmanuel Anayo Okpalaeke of Aguata I Constituency, among others.
Members of the ministry’s management team were also in attendance.
Azuka Offor is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
