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Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, the Anambra State governor in a recent development, has sworn in Dr Law Mefor as the new Commissioner for Information.
Governor Soludo had reportedly performed the function at the State Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Awka.
And according to the governor, the new Information Commissioner brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise that is expected to rejuvenate the state’s information apparatus.
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After the swearing-in, Dr Mefor had reiterated that he would be working with the governor’s vision and plans to work with media organisations to promote media literacy among the public.
He also revealed that he would be providing them with the necessary tools to evaluate information critically and prevent the spread of inaccurate or misleading content.
The commissioner had also promised to use technology to modernise the state’s Ministry of Information, making it more responsive, efficient, and accessible to citizens, and creating a ministry that leverages data-driven insights and analytics to support evidence-based policymaking and decision-making.
In another news, Gunmen who have been suspected to be secessionist elements on Monday attacked a police station in Umunze, Anambra State, killing two personnel on duty.
The gunmen who had reportedly invaded the station while shooting sporadically also burnt a building within the premises of the station during the attack.
Umunze, in Anambra South Senatorial district, is a border town with communities in Imo State.There have been series of attacks on police facilities in Anambra in recent times, under the headship of Mr Obono Itam as commissioner of Police.
Many police personnel have in this way lost their lives.
Meanwhile, police authorities in the state have confirmed the attack.
Spokesperson of the police command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga in a press release said operatives of the command recovered some improvised explosive devices, and have gone after the attackers.
