The Anambra State government has released a programme timetable for the second term swearing-in ceremony of the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo and his deputy, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim.
According to the timetable released on Tuesday, signed by the state Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, Soludo and his deputy will be sworn in on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 10 am at Dr Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka.
The swearing-in ceremony will be preceded by an interdenominational service at the International Convention Centre, Awka, on March 15, 2026.
After the official swearing-in ceremony, a thanksgiving mass will be held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Awka, on March 22 at 10 am.
Soludo, who was reelected under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance during the November 8, 2025, Anambra State governorship election, will be sworn in on Tuesday, March 17, 2022, as the sixth democratically-elected governor of the state.
“Invited guests are expected to be seated by 9 am prompt. Similarly, all accredited media Houses are to be at the venue before 8 am.
“After the official swearing in, Soludo will inspect a guard of honour and consequently make his inaugural address to the people of Anambra State.
“Thereafter, an inter-denominational service will hold briefly before the governor immediately sets out to work.
“The incumbent governor, however, remained grateful to everyone for the outpouring of goodwill messages as well as the continuous support from well-wishers and numerous supporters within and across the globe.
“Anambra on the rise: The foundation towards the Africa Dubai-Taiwan,” the statement added.
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