*Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State commends President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Tinubu on economic reforms and Federal infrastructure projects benefiting the South-East region, including rehabilitation of Enugu-Onitsha Road, Second Niger Bridge access roads, and ongoing erosion control measures

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In line with the Federal Government’s plan to upgrade key infrastructure to fostering stronger, inclusive development, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Awka, Anambra State, assured the people of addressing key developmental challenges confronting the state, and the entire South-East region.

Such major infrastructure to address include erosion, underutilisation of gas reserves, and Anambra鈥檚 exclusion from the National Rail Master Plan.

Speaking at a civic reception held at Alex Ekwueme Square during his state visit, President Tinubu assured the people of Anambra of the Federal Government鈥檚 commitment to upgrading road infrastructure while promoting stronger national unity through inclusive development.

L-R: Malam Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser; Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State; President Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Governor Charles Soludo, and his Wife, Dr. Nonye Soludo, During Commissioning of Government House Minicity, in Awka, Anambra State Capital

Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Thursday stated Tinubu responded to Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s requests, as he acknowledged the persistence of abandoned Federal road projects in South-East region of Nigeria.

The Nigerian leader emphasised the strategic importance of completing roads linking Anambra to Kogi State to facilitate easier access to the South-South and Abuja, FCT.

The President also said: “Abandoned Federal road projects that link Anambra to Kogi then can become the fastest gateway between Abuja and Anambra South and South-South. I agree.”

Inclusion of Anambra in National Rail Master Plan

President Tinubu, in his address, mentioned the apparent exclusion of Anambra State from the National Rail Master Plan.

He, however, assured the residents of the state, that the Federal Ministry of Transportation would rectify the omission.

Tinubu further noted: “I am standing before you to say that the Ministry of Transportation is aware and will include the connection in the Master Plan and give it attention.”

In a bid to address the recurrent erosion in the region, the President pledged the Federal support for ecological investments to tackle erosion and acknowledged the state鈥檚 vast gas reserves.

He equally assured that the Federal Government would address its omission from the National Gas Master Plan.

‘We will continue to be brothers鈥�

Commending the Anambra State Government鈥檚 efforts at improving security, President Tinubu reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to collaborating with the state, and the South-East to ensure peace, stability, and shared prosperity.

He stated: “With our progressive ideological alliance, we will continue to partner with your state to deliver shared prosperity in Anambra and to all Nigerians.

鈥樷�楢s your President, I have always said, and I am saying the same thing now: In our national anthem, we sing, ‘Though tribes are tongues may differ in brotherhood, we stand.’ ”

The President also asserted: 鈥樷�榃e will continue to be brothers. We are one family, a single family, diverse, living in the same house called Nigeria.

“We are only staying in different rooms. Our diversity must lead to prosperity. We must work together to be a united Nigeria.”

Tinubu conferred with ‘Dikesimba of Anambra State’ chieftaincy title

President Tinubu expressed deep appreciation for the chieftaincy title of 鈥�Dikesimba of Anambra State鈥�, conferred on him by traditional rulers of the state in recognition of his contributions to national development and unity.

The statement disclosed the Traditional Ruler of Obosi and Chairman of the Anambra State Traditional Rulers鈥� Council, Igwe Chidubem Iweka, conferred the title on Tinubu.

The President as well recalled a 2005 title, 鈥淥menife of Awka,鈥� bestowed on him by Eze Gibson Nwosu.

During the visit, President Tinubu inaugurated the Emeka Anyaoku Institute for International Studies and Diplomacy at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

The academic centre is named after Chief Emeka Anyaoku, a former Secretary-General of Commonwealth.

The Nigerian President, during the state visit, toured and commissioned multiple components of the Solution Fun City in Awka, including the Anambra Country Club, Family Fun House, Water Park, and Amusement Park, built by the Soludo administration.

Other highlights included the launch of the Government House Mini City, the Anambra Tour of Light, and the unveiling of statues honouring five of the state鈥檚 historical icons, including Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Prof. Chinua Achebe, Prof. Kenneth Dike, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and Mrs Margaret Ekpo.

Besides, the President inaugurated the newly-completed Emeka Anyaoku Boulevard.

Welcoming the President earlier, Governor Soludo described Tinubu’s visit to Anambra as 鈥渉istoric and consequential”.

The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) noted the President’s visit symbolised a new era of collaboration and shared progress between the Federal and state governments under a united progressive ideology.

Soludo lauds Tinubu for economic reforms, Federal projects in South-East

Governor Soludo, in his welcome address stated: “The last state visit by a president was in 2012, ostensibly to commission a brewery and another private enterprise.

“This visit is not just to commission projects. We have over 500 kilometres of roads, flyovers, and bridges completed and waiting for commissioning.”

He also noted: 鈥淲hat you commissioned today, Mr. President, are mere symbolisms of the audacity of our dreams for a new Anambra state. Like the Americans would say, you haven’t seen anything yet.”

The Governor commended President Tinubu on economic reforms and Federal infrastructure projects benefiting the region鈥攕uch as the rehabilitation of the Enugu-Onitsha Road, the Second Niger Bridge access roads, and ongoing erosion control measures.

Soludo described the infrastructure projects as “game-changers” for the South-East region of Nigeria.

Highlighting a long-standing ideological alignment, Governor Soludo recounted the APGA鈥檚 progressive roots and its policy of supporting the party and government at the centre since 2011.

The Anambra State Governor affirmed that 鈥淎PGA is ideologically and strategically aligned with the centre.鈥�

He emphasised that both the All Progressives Congress and APGA are committed to federalism, inclusion, and people-focused development.

Soludo further said: 鈥淚n Anambra, we are firmly and comfortably progressives.

鈥淲e are implementing bold, people-centric programs, free education, healthcare for women, youth empowerment, and massive agricultural initiatives that align closely with the Renewed Hope Agenda.”

The governor extended gratitude for the appointment of Anambra indigenes to key Federal positions, and the establishment of the South-East Development Commission.

He stated: 鈥淢r. President, Anambra stands with you鈥攏ot just in support, but in shared conviction.

鈥淔or the sake of Nigeria and future generations, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu must succeed.

“We are prepared to support him in every possible way, not just to succeed, but to excel.鈥�

Prominent voices from across the state, including Chief Emeka Anyaoku, Lady Ada Chukwudozie, Chairman, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Sir Emeka Offor, business leader and philanthropist, Mr. Rapulu Prince Nwaezekwe, Youth leader, and Emeka Sibeudu, Secretary-General, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, delivered goodwill messages affirming support for the President鈥檚 leadership and the path of national unity.

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L-R: Malam Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser; Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State; President Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Governor Charles Soludo, and his Wife, Dr. Nonye Soludo, During Commissioning of Government House Minicity, in Awka, Anambra State Capital