When Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo assumed office as the Executive Governor of Anambra State, expectations were high—but few imagined the sheer scale and pace of transformation that would follow. In a state where past leaders struggled to balance politics with practical governance, Soludo emerged with a clear blueprint: to make Anambra a livable and prosperous homeland. That promise is no longer theoretical. It’s now reflected in roads being paved, classrooms revived, communities secured, and a renewed sense of hope coursing through the towns and villages of the state.
Across Anambra, communities are witnessing a silent infrastructural revolution. In less than two years, Soludo’s administration has awarded contracts for over 641 kilometres of roads. Of these, 316 kilometres have already been asphalted. Remarkably, this has been achieved without a single naira borrowed—an extraordinary feat in a time of national economic hardship. Signature projects like the dualization of the 18.6 km Agulu–Nnobi–Nnewi Road and the 16.5 km Ozubulu–Okija Road, costing N33.5 billion and N30.9 billion respectively, are not just highways—they are lifelines to commerce, healthcare, and education.
Speaking of education, nowhere has Soludo’s reform spirit been more evident. Since he took office, 8,115 teachers have been employed to address critical shortages. These teachers are not just filling posts—they’re reviving a system long neglected. Free education has been extended from primary level through senior secondary school (SS3), easing the burden on struggling families. Science laboratories have been re-equipped, and 22 secondary schools are being transformed into smart, technology-enabled institutions—planting the seeds of innovation in the next generation.
The ripple effect of education and infrastructure development is felt in the state’s security landscape, too. Only two years ago, the fear of gunmen and criminality hung heavily in some communities. But with Soludo’s launch of “Operation Udo Ga-Achi” and his offer of N5 million rewards for credible information, security has taken a decisive turn for the better. The establishment of local security supervisory committees and the passage of the Anambra Homeland Security Law have enhanced coordination, empowered vigilante groups, and restored calm in previously volatile areas.
Soludo’s boldness doesn’t stop at asphalt and patrols—it stretches into the realm of digital governance and economic innovation. His administration has laid over 600 kilometres of fibre optic cables, positioning Anambra as one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing digital hubs. The ICT Agency has launched the “One Million Digital Tribe” program, preparing youth to thrive in a global digital economy. At the same time, the 2023 Anambra Investment Summit attracted global interest, catalyzing deals worth billions of naira and launching the Anambra Mixed-Use Industrial City and renewable energy partnerships.
Healthcare, often a neglected sector in Nigerian politics, has received unprecedented attention. Soludo’s administration has completed five new general hospitals, modernized several others, and employed over 1,000 new health workers. Primary healthcare centres across the 21 local government areas have been re-equipped, and the state recently received $1.2 million in performance-based grants for excellence in primary healthcare delivery. For rural women, newborns, and vulnerable children, this means access to quality care closer to home.
What makes all of this remarkable is not just the scale or speed but the sustainability. Soludo has shown that governance can be efficient, prudent, and people-focused. Salaries are paid promptly. Projects are fully funded. All of this is happening in a state that hasn’t taken on new debt but rather blocked leakages and restructured its finances for growth.
Now, as the Anambra people approach the next election, the case for continuity could not be clearer. Soludo has not merely governed—he has laid the foundation for a generational shift. From students to traders and farmers to tech entrepreneurs, the message is the same: Anambra is working again. To disrupt this trajectory now would not just be unwise—it would be a disservice to the very people whose lives are beginning to change.
In Professor Soludo, Anambra has not only found a governor. It has found a builder of futures, a steward of values, and a thinker who matches vision with action. Re-electing him is not about politics; it is about preserving a legacy and expanding it. One good term deserves a greater one.
