By Nna Anulumadu
A support group known as Soludo Ambassadors Anambra North Chapter on Saturday poured accolades on the executive governor of Anambra state His Excellency Charles Chukwuma Soludo over his giant strides in Anambra state within two years in office.
The support group poured the encomiums during a mega rally with the theme ‘soldering Solution Agenda’ staged by the group at Oyi local government headquarters, Nteje.
Speaking at the event, the Speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somto Udeze described Governor Chukwuma Soludo as a seasoned administrator based on the ongoing projects across 30 constituencies of the State.
He said completion and commissioning of over 100 roads across the state was clear demonstration that Soludo’s administration was focused and ready to provide more infrastructural development during his second tenure.
He said the passion shown by people of the zone was enough proof that citizens of the state were happy with Soludo’s government and its progress.
Earlier, National Leader and Founder of Soludo Ambassadors, Mr. Ossy Onuko who doubles as Managing Director of Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACDTA) said the support group was working for Anambra’s continued progress.
He emphasized that the rally was geared towards showcasing Soludo’s remarkable achievements across the state.
Onuko outlined Soludo’s numerous accomplishments in the state to include transformation of Okpoko into a beautiful community, beautification of Awka with recreational centers, employment of over 5,000 teachers to address the issue of schools without teachers, revitalization of the healthcare system and completion of 247 kilometers of roads out of 470 kilometers of roads awarded.
Also speaking, Special Adviser to Governor Soludo on Political Matters, Mr. Alex Obiogbolu described Soludo Ambassadors as most active support group in the state, having held rallies in all three senatorial zones.
He highlighted Soludo’s achievements in various sectors, including road construction, technological advancements, free education and healthcare services.
The Commissioner for petroleum and mineral resources Hon. Barr. Anthony Ifeanya and his Transport counterpart Mrs. Patricia Igwebuike while felicitating with the group, praised Soludo’s efforts in road construction, technology and provision of free healthcare for women.
They affirmed Anambra North’s unwavering support for Soludo’s second term. The National Coordinator of Soludo Ambassadors Chief Kenneth Nwachukwu and Cordinator Anambra North Soludo Ambassadors, Sir Ejiofor Egwuatu in their separate speeches said the rally was staged to disseminate the good works of Soludo to the grassroots so that Anambrarians would be equipped with enough facts why they should re-elect Soludo.
The rally which attracted mammoth crowd from seven Local Government Areas of Ogbaru, Anambra West, Anambra East, Onisha North, Onitsha South, Ayamelum, was graced by others including representatives of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Igwe Prof. Charles Anikweze of Awkuzu, All Progressives Grand Alliance Vice Chairman, Transition Committee Chairman of Oyi Local Government Area Mr. Emma Nweke, Women groups, student community among others.
Highpoint of the event was the awarding of certificates to Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Mr. Tony Nwabunwanne, and the traditional ruler of Umueri, Igwe Benneth Emeka as patrons in recognition of their support to the group.
Also cultural display by various groups took turns to thrill the guests.
