Soludo A Visionary, Competent Leader, We’ll Support Him On His Vision for Anambra –Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, commissioned the new Government House and Governor’s Lodge, built by Governor Charles Soludo, a project described as a mini city within a city.

Also commissioned were the Emeka Anyaoku Institute for International Studies and Diplomacy at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, the 8-Lane Emeka Anyaoku Boulevard, and the Solution Fun City, a one-stop location for leisure and entertainment that caters to the needs of all ages, social classes and gender. It houses a water park, family fun house, country club, and amusement park facilities.

He also unveiled monuments in honour of five Anambra-born national heroes.

According to the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, Governor Soludo praised the president for his “courageous and systematic” economic reforms that are already setting the country on a recovery path.

“We know the state of Nigeria’s economy with all its unsustainable dysfunctionalities when you assumed office. You had the courage to tame the Atlantic Ocean in Lagos, and now, you’re courageously and systematically getting the economy to work again,” Soludo said.

“There’s still a lot of work to do, we know, but there’s no doubt that in less than two years, important building blocks are already falling into place. We urge you, Mr. President, to stay the course.”

The Governor, who is leading a transformation drive in Anambra aimed at turning it into the “African Dubai-Taiwan-Silicon Valley,” said the projects commissioned by the president were part of a long-term development blueprint.

He emphasized the importance of synergy between Awka and Abuja in tackling major issues like gully erosion, road infrastructure, and the revitalization of the Onitsha River Port.

Responding, President Tinubu commended Governor Soludo for his leadership and developmental strides. “I commend my friend, Governor Chukwuma Soludo, who is a visionary and competent leader for the work he has been doing in Anambra State,” the President said.

He acknowledged the state’s marginalization in the national rail plan and promised corrective steps, including integrating Anambra into the national gas infrastructure network.

The President described Anambra as “the gully erosion capital of the world” and assured of renewed federal efforts to tackle ecological degradation in the Southeast.

While responding to the chieftaincy title of “Dike si-mba Anambra”  conferred on him by the traditional rulers, Tinubu stated “Today is not only historic but one which I will forever treasure for the rest of my life.”

The high-profile event was attended by key dignitaries, including National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu; Governors Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State,  Peter Mbah of Enugu State, and Alex Otti of Abia State.

Also in attendance were the Deputy Speaker, Federal House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu and the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi.