The newly confirmed Transition Committee Chairmen of the 21 local government areas of Anambra state have been sworn in.

Governor Charles Soludo performed the function at the State Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Awka, on Wednesday.

The swearing-in follows the confirmation of their appointment by the state House of Assembly in line with Section 208 of the Local Government Law, 1999 as amended, as requested by Governor Chukwuma Soludo.

The newly sworn-in chairmen are, Ifeanyi Chiweze (Anambra East), Fidelis Nnazo (Anambra West), Romanus Ibekwe (Anaocha) Chinedu Okafor (Awka South), Alphonsus Ofumele (Ayamelum), Chijioke Ozumba (Dunukofia) and Stanley Nkwoka (Idemili North).

Others are Chinedu Ononiba (Njikoka), Val Ezeogidi (Nnewi South), Franklin Nwadialo (Ogbaru), Anthony Nwora (Onitsha North), Casmir Nwafor (Orumba North) and Shedrack Azubuike (Orumba South).

Eight of them were re-appointed and they include, Chibuike Ofobuike (Aguata), Thankgod Aniagor (Awka North), Amaka Obi (Idemili South), Emeka Orji (Onitsha South), Anayo Orjiakor (Ihiala), Chris Obiora (Nnewi North) Chimezie Obi (Ekwusigo) and Emma Nweke (Oyi).