Agency joins Ndị Anambra to extol Soludo’s 2 years achievements in office
By Ukpa Ewa
Encomium trails the achievements of Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo, the Governor of Anambra State for his good score card of two years in office, following his giant strides in infrastructural and human capital development.
The event which took place on March 17th, 2024 precisely, marked the two years in office of the present administration of Governor Soludo where Anambra people overtly expressing unmitigated joy.
In line with the celebration, the Chairman of Anambra State Physical Planning Board, Barrister Chike Mmaduekwe lauded the efforts of the administration of Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo in the past two years.
The Chairman who spoke with Journalists in Awka said that Soludo had shown commitment to transforming the state judging from what he has achieved within two years as the Governor of Anambra State.
He said that under Soludo a lot of phenomenal growth such as infrastructure development, construction of roads has occurred across all local government areas of the state.
In his words, We join the good people of Anambra and numerous well-wishers to laud Soludo as he marks two years in office. The two years has been years of active collaboration to make sure that the people see and feel the impact of government “.
Barrister Chike however, advised Anambrarians to combine all arsenal on them in supporting Governor Soludo in achieving his plans for the state beyond 2025.
The Managing Director of Physical Planning who disclosed that one of the things they have accomplished in Soludo’s administration for the first time was solidification of broad band with high speed internet facilities across the state capital which, the citizens have started enjoying within the period of two years of Governor Soludo’s administration.
According to him, Broad band has gone live with high speed connectivity which connects the people of the state to the global digital economy.
While speaking on physical planning, The MD, maintained that every aspect of government has to do with planning especially structures.
According to him, physical planning was part of the government and there was internal cohesion as government was leading the team.
The reporter learnt that Physical planning board was saddle with the responsibility of planing the space of the state and do development control to avert building collapse in the state which he said, government was doing its best to put structures in place to safeguard life and properties of citizens.
He warned that anyone who commences building or erect structures without approval from the agency would be charged to court, noting that operation show your building permit has started.
“The reason why you are supposed to bring your plan for approval is for us to be sure that what you have put down that you want to build is consistent with the planning scheme for the area”.
“Before commencing any construction project, developers are mandated by law to conduct material testing. This ensures that the soil texture is appropriate and that the foundation is suitable for the specific type of land”.
“The agency has collaborated with other professional bodies to mitigate the challenges of building collapse by setting up a one stop shop in collaboration with professionals in the building environment”, he said.