Soludo claims Tinubu is making a deliberate effort to revitalize the South-East region.

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Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has said President Bola Tinubu is deliberately driving the reconstruction of the South-East through critical infrastructure projects.

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The governor described the President’s latest approval for two major federal roads as a historic milestone for the region.

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In a post on his X handle on Thursday, Soludo expressed excitement over the Federal Government’s approval of the design and procurement of the Otuocha–Anam–Abaji Road linking Anambra to Kogi State, and the Oba–Nnewi–Uga–Ihube Road connecting Anambra and Imo to the Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway.

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According to the governor, the projects underscore Tinubu’s commitment to rebuilding the South-East and addressing decades-long infrastructural deficits.

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“I can’t contain my joy and that of my people regarding the great news from DIKESIMBA Anambra; DIKESIMBA NDIGBO, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Soludo said.

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He added, “Certainly, President Tinubu has a date with history, and even more so with the South-East. He continues to demonstrate his avowed commitment to orchestrating the reconstruction of the South-East, thereby finally healing the wounds of the Civil War.”

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Soludo noted that several “unprecedented, foundational infrastructural rebirths” were already underway in the region, adding that the latest approvals further reinforced the administration’s commitment to regional development.

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The governor disclosed that he met with Tinubu on July 1, after which the Minister of Works, David Umahi, requested details of the road projects they had discussed.

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“I met the President on Wednesday, July 1. The next day, the Honourable Minister for Works and Infrastructure, our own ever-productive and beloved Senator Dave Umahi, contacted me to send him the details of the roads we had repeatedly discussed,” he said.

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Soludo explained that he submitted the details of the two roads on July 3 and received confirmation on Tuesday that the President had approved both projects for design and procurement.

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“Today, July 15, I received a message from the Minister of Works that the President has graciously approved both roads for design and procurement. What can I say?” he said.

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Describing the roads as transformative, the governor said they would significantly improve connectivity across the South-East, South-South and North-Central regions.

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“These two roads constitute critical game-changers for the South-East, South-South and North-Central. The man who tamed the Atlantic Ocean in Lagos is certainly redefining politics, and the South-East won’t be the same again,” Soludo stated.

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He added that the approvals reflected the value of constructive engagement in governance.

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“For me personally, this is why politics makes sense to me: working collaboratively and building alliances to achieve concrete results that improve the lives of the people,” he said.

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The governor concluded by thanking the President, saying, “Thank you, Asiwaju! History will be kind to you.”

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