The President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Anambra State chapter, Mazi Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu, has expressed confidence that Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s second time period will speed up the realisation of a livable and affluent state.
Okpalaezeukwu made the assertion whereas talking with journalists in Awka forward of Soludo’s swearing-in for a second time period on Tuesday.
He famous that the governor’s first 4 years laid a strong basis for what he described as an unprecedented transformation throughout key sectors of the state’s financial system.
In line with him, the progress recorded in essential enabler sectors, together with schooling, healthcare, ICT, and highway infrastructure, alerts even larger developments within the coming years.
He additional attributed the administration’s achievements to Soludo’s robust political will and dedication to due course of, which he stated have helped handle longstanding governance challenges to the advantage of residents.
He stated, “The free schooling coverage throughout main and secondary colleges, the free ante-natal and supply providers in well being centres within the state, the turnaround of present public well being services and building of latest ones, all level to what the governor envisages for these sectors.
“Within the space of ICT, the governor has been deliberate by way of his programmes with the Anambra State ICT Company, and the Resolution Innovation District, SID, in the direction of empowering Anambra youths to be among the many subsequent technology of leaders leveraging expertise to advance innovation and creativity throughout numerous sectors.
“We now have additionally seen deployment of broadband entry within the grassroots by way of the governor’s waiving of price of laying of fibre optics, in addition to the supply of Wi-fi throughout areas with important youth inhabitants throughout Anambra state.
“There’s additionally huge highway building and reconstruction throughout many components of the state. Present roads are additionally being dualized, connecting all components of the state and creating potentialities in commerce and trade.
“All these are indications of what’s to return and Anambra persons are expectant.”
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo chief nonetheless expressed optimism that the governor would over-perform in his second time period having promised to not decrease the bar on good governance if reelected.
“The governor’s overwhelming victory on the November 2025 Governorship election bears eloquent testimony to our perception in his dedication to preserving his electoral guarantees.
“Because the governor is sworn in at the moment, hopes are excessive that his subsequent 4 years will convey to actuality, the Anambra Dubai-Taiwan dream, which he promised in his electioneering manifesto,” he added.