By Okechukwu Okechukwu
The Governor-Elect, Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has urged people willing to serve in his government to upload their expression of interest and offices to fill if appointed.
Soludo, according to a viral statement attributed to the Executive Director, Transition Committee on behalf of Chairperson, Transition Committee, unveiled a website and email to upload the documents.
"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.
"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)," the statement added.