The administration of Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo since inception, two years ago, has been marked by an unwavering commitment towards providing infrastructural development like water, housing, hospitals and road networks across the state, with a vision to enhance governance and improve lives of the people.
Governor Soludo’s administration has also recorded some strategic landmark achievements through the Ministry of Housing, as some projects like the New Government House and Lodge, in Awka, which has been neglected for long.
Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, on assumption of office, took a bold step by initiating and awarding numerous projects despite the lean resources.
He has embarked on upgrading/ remodeling of Anambra State Legislative Complex, Awka; renovation and furnishing of four offices for the Hon. Justice of the Court of Appeal in Awka and modernisation of Dr Alex Ekwueme Square into an international event center Other projects still on-going include the construction of 17 Unit Duplex, Boy’s Quarter, fencing/ landscaping with ancillary facilities under modernization of commissioner’s Quarters in Awka.
Strategically, this administration has revitalized some general hospitals into referral centers for improved health delivery at the three Senatorial Zones – Ekwulobia in the South, Enugwu Ukwu in the Central and Umueri in the North, to serve as referral centers for the primary health and other general hospitals, with the construction of Security Based Camp at Isuofia, Aguata LGA, to beef up security in that zone.
Others are the rehabilitation of Ugborimili Primary School,Fegge Onitsha, Construction of 1&2 Story Building for offices, exam halls and science laboratories at the Urban Boys Secondary School, Fegge Onitsha.
The critical need for people to access quality healthcare has pushed the Soludo administration to quickly embark on construction of six new general hospitals in the state.
These hospitals, located across the state at Okpoko in Ogbaru LGA, Oroma Etti in Anambra West LGA , Enugu Otu Aguleri General Hospital, in Anambra East LGA, with the Specialist Hospital, Fegge, in Onitsha South LGA, as well as Anaku General Hospital in Ayamelum LGA, which when completed, will serve as key healthcare facilities for the growing populace in the rural areas of the state.
Again, on entertainment, the Governor is upgrading the Igboukwu Museum in Aguata LGA, while work is at advanced level at the Fun City and Neighborhood Entertainment/Recreational Center in Awka, with the fencing of Safari Park in Agulu Anaocha LGA.
Governor Chukwuma Soludo has done more than just physical structures. He rather injected economic transformation, which definitely will attract both local and international investments that will boost the state’s economic potentials into becoming the Dubai and Taiwan of Africa.
In the long run, these initiatives will also enhance the quality of lives of the people of Anambra State, cementing Governor Soludo’s legacy as a leader who prioritise institutional development, health , entertainment and governance for the common good of all.
Recently, Mr Governor, through the ministry of housing has started Construction of some units of duplexes for our judges in the judges quarters in Onitsha as well as the Construction of an ultra modern Court halls in Awka .
Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s infrastructural and institutional development reflect a deep understanding of the interconnectedness of good governance, with economic growth.
These projects will undoubtedly, redefine the landscape of the state, positioning it as a beacon of progress and development in Nigeria, thereby making Anambra State the center of logistics and the Dubai, Taiwan of the country
Worthy of mention is the stallion efforts of the Solution Commissioner, Ministry of Housing, Hon Pauly Onyeka, and his Team, whose expertise and architectural prowess facilitated the success witnessed in housing and infrastructure sector of the Soludo administration.
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