Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, yesterday sacked the state’s Commissioner for Information, Mr Paul Nwosu. Nwosu, who has held the position since 2022, had served the state government for over 10 years before his removal.

In his place the governor has appointed Mr. Law Mefor as the new commissioner for information i. In a statement by Christian Aburime, the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor, Soludo expressed confidence in Mefor’s ability to foster a robust information environment in the state.

The governor also commended Nwosu for his contributions as commissioner for information during his time and wished him the best in his future endeavours.

The statement reads in part; “The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has approved the appointment of Dr. Law Mefor, who has been sworn in as the new commissioner for information in Anambra State.

“Dr. Mefor replaces Sir Paul Nwosu, who has moved on after over 10 years of meritorious service to the Anambra State government. “Mefor, a distinguished academic and public intellectual, brings a wealth of experience to his new position.