The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has removed the Trade and Commerce aspect of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry from the control of the commissioner, Dr Obinna Ngonadi.
This was contained in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu, on Tuesday.
Chukwulobelu said the change was approved during the State Executive Council meeting on Monday.  
According to the statement, the Trade and Commerce aspect of the Ministry will, until further notice, be domiciled under the Governor’s Office and all activities relating to trade and commerce should be channeled to the Governor’s Office.  
The statement read; “The Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Dr Obinna Ngonadi, will henceforth be addressed as the Commissioner for Industry.’’
“The Trade and Commerce aspect of the Ministry will, until further notice, be domiciled under the Governor’s Office. By implication, all activities relating to trade and commerce should be channeled to the Governor’s Office.’’
“This decision is to enable the Ministry of Industry focus on the industrialization agenda of Mr. Governor, and for greater performance.’’
“The above reorganisation is with immediate effect.”