Soludo appoints new SSG.

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has approved the appointment of Mrs Chiamaka Nnake as the new Secretary to the State Government.

The appointment marks a significant addition to the state’s leadership team, with Nnake bringing a strong background in finance, economic planning and public sector administration to the role. At 39, she is regarded as a seasoned professional whose experience cuts across strategy development, fiscal management and policy implementation.

A native of Nawfia in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nnake has built a reputation for competence and efficiency in both the private and public sectors. Over the years, she has accumulated more than 13 years of experience in finance, strategy and economic planning, positioning her as one of the notable technocrats in the state’s governance structure.

Before her elevation to the office of Secretary to the State Government, she served as the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning in Anambra State. In that capacity, she played a central role in coordinating the mobilisation, planning and allocation of government resources aimed at driving socio-economic growth and development across the state.

Her work in the ministry placed her at the heart of policy formulation and budget implementation, where she was involved in shaping financial priorities and development strategies designed to improve service delivery and advance the administration’s broader vision for growth. Her contributions in that role earned her recognition as a key figure in the state’s economic planning framework.

In addition to her responsibilities as commissioner, Nnake also served as Chairman of Solution Fun City Limited, further underscoring the confidence reposed in her leadership abilities. Her involvement in this role reflected her versatility and capacity to manage responsibilities beyond conventional government ministry functions.

She also held strategic leadership positions across a number of important boards and agencies within the state. These include the Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency, the Internal Revenue Service Board and the Small Business Agency, where she contributed to policy coordination, institutional reforms and initiatives targeted at strengthening the state’s economic environment.

Nnake currently serves as the state’s Reform Champion for Ease of Doing Business, a role through which she has been involved in advancing reforms intended to make Anambra more attractive to investors and more supportive of enterprise development. She has also functioned as the focal point for Social Investment Programmes, helping to drive policies and initiatives aimed at inclusive development and improved welfare outcomes for residents.

Her influence extends beyond state-level responsibilities. She also serves as Nigeria Chairperson for the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity Programme, a platform that focuses on strengthening human capital development and improving opportunities for sustainable progress.

Before joining public service in Anambra State, Nnake had a successful career in the private sector, where she gained valuable experience in consulting, business analysis and financial research. She worked as a Senior Strategy Consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Nigeria, handling more than 30 client engagements across different sectors and markets. This phase of her career exposed her to complex organisational challenges and sharpened her expertise in strategic planning and policy advisory services.

During her time at PwC, she contributed to the development of the Anambra Vision 2070 plan, the state’s long-term development blueprint designed to guide transformation and growth over the next 50 years. Her involvement in such a major strategic document highlighted her depth of knowledge in long-range planning and governance reform.

Earlier in her professional journey, she worked as a Business Analyst at IHS Towers, where she gained corporate experience in operational and analytical processes. She also served as an Equity Research Analyst at Meristem Securities Limited, further broadening her grounding in finance and investment analysis.

Academically, Nnake has an impressive record. She holds a Master of Business Administration from Lagos Business School and earned a First-Class degree in Accounting from Benson Idahosa University. Her educational achievements reflect a consistent pursuit of excellence and a strong foundation in business, finance and policy.

She is also a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and a member of the ACCA National Advisory Committee, underscoring her professional standing in the field of accounting and finance.

Beyond her formal academic and professional credentials, she has participated in executive development programmes, including the Implementing Public Policy course at Harvard Kennedy School. She is also currently pursuing a PhD in Public Policy, a step that further reinforces her commitment to deepening her expertise in governance and development.

Her appointment as Secretary to the State Government is expected to strengthen administrative coordination and policy execution within the Soludo administration. With her blend of technical knowledge, reform experience and leadership exposure, she is widely seen as well-equipped to support the government’s agenda and contribute meaningfully to the state’s development objectives.

The choice of Nnake for the position reflects a continued emphasis on technocratic leadership and institutional capacity in Anambra State. As she assumes her new responsibilities, expectations are high that her experience and track record will help drive effective governance, improved policy coordination and sustained development efforts across the state.