Anambra Patriots for Soludo Inaugurated: Celebrating Two Years of Progress

By Oguocha Chukwuebuka

It was a moment of reflection and celebration at Hilton Leisure Resort and Hotel Ltd., Awka, on November 17th, 2024, as the achievements of the Anambra State government under Governor Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo were highlighted during the inauguration of a new organization, ‘Anambra Patriots for Soludo’ (APS).

The event showcased the progress made during Prof. Soludo’s two years in office.

APS, a newly established non-governmental organization, consists of Anambra patriots who are striving to inform and communicate governor soludo’s achievements, as well to state members in the grassroots.

The inauguration was attended by prominent personalities from various walks of life, including traditional rulers, community leaders, women leaders, government officials, and political elites.

In his opening address, Chief Ejiamatu Damian Enekwechi, chairman of APS, emphasized that the organization is not a political or support group. Instead, it comprises individuals from various political backgrounds and fields who have recognized the governor’s efforts to improve the state, and are striving to get the good works of the governor to the grass roots.

While still speaking, the chairman stated: “It is a known fact that the first tenure of Gov Charles Soludo has witnessed tremendous growth in the provision of basic infrastructures and it is also an undisputable fact that all sectors of governance under the watch of Gov Charles Soludo have felt the impact of good governance so far.”

In his speech, the convener, Arch. Okey Ezenobi noted that most of the workers in the various sectors had never come in contact with the governor, yet they were employed and paid in due time.

Arch. Ezenobi referred to governor Soludo as a man of vision: “This man, Professor Charles Soludo is a man of vision who is out to transform Anambra state into a livable state, suitable for Anambrarians outside the state who may encounter crisis to come into, and continue with their lives without fear”

He added that the Anambra Patriots For Soludo is poised towards being the platform for the return of the governor for the next four years in office.

Speaking at the occasion the Traditional Ruler of Umueri Community, Igwe Bennett Emeka praised Governor Soludo’s phenomenal work and called for widespread support for his potential second term. Stating that there is no need asking questions about the workings of the Anambra state government under Gov Charles Soludo but to lend him support to continue to make Anambra state a livable and secured city homeland .

Commissioners from different sectors highlighted the governor’s accomplishments in their speeches.
Engr. Ifeanyi Okoma, Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, spoke about the Vision 2070 project, which includes the creation of additional cities like Ogboji Industrial City, Onitsha 2.0, and Awka 2.0, showcasing multi-sectoral developments in these areas.

Engr. Julius Chukwuemeka, Commissioner for Power and Water Resources, reiterated the governor’s commitment to ensuring that everyone benefits from the “one people, one state, one agenda” initiative.

“The governor is not biased in his discharge of duties as the governor of the state. He is determined to carry every part of the state along, making sure that no one is left behind. Soludo came into power and discovered some level of deficit in the medical sector, that prompted his decision to build five general hospitals, which were based on the places he found they were mostly needed. Places like Okpoko, in Ogbaru Local government, another at Onitsha South, Onom etiti at Anambra west, Anyamelum, Enugwu Otu. This means that Soludo is not a governor that runs the state affairs with sentiment. ” Engr. Julius said.

During the unveiling of the APS mascot, His Royal Majesty, Igwe Sir Dr. Benneth I. Emeka (Oke Ebo Umunri), noted that the twenty-one stars on the mascot represent the twenty-one local governments in Anambra State, highlighting the positive impact the on these areas.

Arc. Okey Ezeobi, the convener, reiterated the organization’s mission to serve as a conduit for disseminating the governor’s good works to the grassroots. He thanked everyone who attended the event and urged them to continue spreading the word about the governor’s achievements in Anambra State.