Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Anambra State

About

Who We Are

Our Mandate & Mission

The Office of the Secretary to the State Government (OSSG) is the administrative hub of the Anambra State Executive Council. Established to drive policy coherence, the OSSG ensures that every government decision is implemented efficiently and in alignment with the vision of the Governor.

Our Mission: To provide strategic leadership, coordination, and oversight that empowers all MDAs to deliver exceptional public service to the people of Anambra.

Our Vision: A model public service institution that sets the benchmark for governance excellence in Nigeria.

Historical Milestones

Our Journey

  1. 1

    Establishment of the Office · 1991

    Created as the central coordinating body for the newly created Anambra State Government.

  2. 2

    Policy Coordination Mandate · 2000

    Expanded role to oversee policy implementation across all MDAs.

  3. 3

    Public Service Reform Launch · 2015

    Initiated comprehensive civil service modernisation and training programmes.

  4. 4

    Digital Transformation · 2022

    Launched e-Governance platforms for real-time policy tracking and citizen feedback.

  5. 5

    Service Excellence Recognition · 2024

    Awarded Best Government Secretariat in South-East Nigeria by the National Productivity Centre.

Leadership

Our Leadership

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Barr. Mrs. Ifeoma Okonkwo

Secretary to the State Government

Over 25 years of distinguished public service. Leads the OSSG with integrity and vision.

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Mr. Chukwudi Okafor

Permanent Secretary

Oversees day-to-day administration and policy coordination.

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Dr. Adaobi Nnamdi

Director, Policy & Planning

Spearheads strategic planning and inter-ministerial collaboration.

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Mr. Emeka Udeh

Director, Protocol & Events

Manages state ceremonies and official engagements.

Accolades & Recognition

Best Government Secretariat – South-East (2024)Awarded by the National Productivity Centre for excellence in service delivery.
ISO 9001:2015 CertifiedQuality management systems certification for administrative processes.
Governance Innovation Award (2023)Recognised by the Nigerian Institute of Public Administration for digital transformation.