Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, says President Bola Tinubu is demonstrating a strong commitment to the development of the South-East through the approval of critical road infrastructure projects.
The governor made the remark while reacting to the Federal Government’s approval of the design and procurement of the Otuocha–Anam–Abaji Road, which will connect Anambra and Kogi states, and the Oba–Nnewi–Uga–Ihube Road, linking parts of Anambra and Imo to the Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway.
Sharing his reaction on X on Thursday, Soludo described the approvals as a major breakthrough for the region, saying they would help bridge long-standing infrastructure gaps and improve connectivity.
“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.
He further stated, “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.”
The governor said the latest approvals add to ongoing infrastructure projects in the region, which he described as unprecedented.
Recounting how the projects were approved, Soludo said he raised the issue during a meeting with Tinubu on July 1, after which the Minister of Works, David Umahi, requested details of the proposed roads.
“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.
According to him, the road proposals were submitted on July 3, and he was later informed by the minister that Tinubu had approved both projects for design and procurement.
“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.
Soludo said the projects would strengthen economic and transport links between the South-East, South-South and North-Central regions.
“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.
He added that collaboration between leaders remains essential to delivering meaningful development.
“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.
The governor ended his message with appreciation for the President, saying, “Thank you, Asiwaju! History will be kind to you.”
