Gov Soludo Hails Tinubu Over Approval of Two South-East Road Projects

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has hailed President Bola Tinubu for approving two major federal road projects in the South-East, describing the move as a significant step towards addressing the region’s longstanding infrastructure deficit.

In a post on his X handle on Thursday, Soludo said the President’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 demonstrated the administration’s commitment to the reconstruction of the South-East.

The governor described the approvals as a historic milestone, saying they would boost connectivity across the South-East, South-South and North-Central regions.

“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,” he said.

According to Soludo, the latest approvals build on what he described as several “unprecedented, foundational infrastructural rebirths” already taking place across the region.

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

Soludo said he forwarded the requested details on July 3 and was informed on Tuesday that President 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.

Describing the projects as transformative, the governor said they would strengthen regional integration and improve transportation links across the South-East, South-South and North-Central.

He also said the approvals underscored the importance of collaboration in governance.

“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 expressed appreciation to the President for approving the projects, saying, “Thank you, Asiwaju! History will be kind to you.”