Governor Soludo Appoints 39-Year-Old Chiamaka Nnake as State’s First Female SSG

Governor Soludo makes history by appointing 39-year-old Chiamaka Nnake as the first female Secretary to the State Government in Anambra State.

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has stirred significant conversation across the political landscape following his approval of Mrs. Chiamaka Nnake as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). This appointment, announced on Monday, March 23, 2026, is being hailed as a historic move, as Mrs. Nnake becomes the first woman to occupy this high-ranking position in the history of Anambra State. The news has quickly become a trending topic, with many praising the Governor for his commitment to gender inclusion and youth empowerment in governance.

​At 39 years old, Mrs. Nnake, who hails from Nawfia in Njikoka Local Government Area, brings a wealth of professional experience to the role. Prior to this appointment, she served as the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning in Anambra State, where she was instrumental in the mobilization and allocation of state resources to drive development. Her track record also includes serving as the Chairman of Solution Fun City Limited and holding leadership roles on several state boards, including the Internal Revenue Service and the Small Business Agency.

​Her professional background is equally impressive, having spent over 13 years in finance, strategy development, and economic planning. Before joining public service, she was a Senior Strategy Consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Nigeria, where she led numerous client engagements and played a pivotal role in developing the "Anambra Vision 2070" blueprint. Academic excellence also defines her profile; she holds a First-Class degree in Accounting from Benson Idahosa University and an MBA from Lagos Business School, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Public Policy.

​The announcement has drawn a wave of positive reactions online, with many observers noting that her appointment signifies a "new era" of technocratic and inclusive leadership in the state. While supporters celebrate her as a "Reform Champion," others are keen to see how her expertise in economic planning will shape the state's administrative direction in Governor Soludo’s second term. As she officially takes over from the previous SSG, the eyes of the public remain on this historic appointment and the impact it will have on the future of Anambra State.