Tony Okafor,Awka

Anambra  State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has indicated plans for significant reforms within the Anambra State civil service following an inspection visit to the State Secretariat, where he assessed employee conduct, punctuality, and overall dedication to duty.

The visit, which covered multiple ministries and departments, was aimed at evaluating the current work culture and the level of commitment among public servants.

The governor engaged directly with staff during the exercise, observing operations and interacting with officials across different cadres.

Addressing journalists after the inspection, Soludo described his findings as a combination of “the good, the bad, and the ugly,” noting that while some civil servants demonstrated commendable professionalism, others fell short of expected standards.

He commended diligent workers who maintain punctuality and uphold the ethics of public service, describing them as critical to the effective functioning of government.

However, he expressed concern over cases of lateness, absenteeism, and lack of commitment among some employees.

The governor warned that his administration would not tolerate inefficiency, stressing that workers unwilling to align with the state’s reform agenda would face consequences.

“Those who do not align with the new vision forSoludo Signals Civil Service Reforms After Secretariat Inspection, Threatens Exit of Non-Performing Civil Servants the civil service will be exited,” he said, adding that the government is determined to instill discipline and improve service delivery.

Soludo further highlighted ongoing investments by his administration in strengthening the civil service, including the deployment of technology, enhanced supervision and evaluation mechanisms, and infrastructure upgrades within the secretariat.

He reiterated that the goal is to build a responsive, efficient, and results-oriented public service capable of meeting the expectations of Ndi Anambra and supporting the state’s broader development objectives.

The inspection is seen as part of a bro