By Ukpa Ewa
The Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo has scored high on infrastructural and human capital development within his two years in office.
The governor who celebrated his two years in office on March 17th, 2024 received unmitigated accolade from the residents of Anambra State based on the feats achieved through his leadership prowess.
Addressing newsmen in Awka the State Capital, the Anambra State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mrs. Chiamaka Nnake praised Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s efforts towards ensuring a prosperous Anambra.
The Commissioner who listed a number of achievements under Gov. Soludo’s economic blue print since assumption of office said the governor has focused on security, infrastructural development, social investment and environmental sustainability while digitizing and automating the budget system and implementing a social protection policy.
She disclosed that the governor has completed 240 kilometers of roads out of 400 roads awarded, hinted that he would focus on road dualization, new industrial cities, and a transportation system as his developmental roadmap.
Commending Governor Soludo’s administration for creating over 4,000 jobs through “one youth two skills” program in the state, the commissioner said agricultural seedlings were shared to households to alleviate poverty.
On health care, Mrs Chiamaka Nnake stated that the Governor has expanded access to healthcare by recruiting more professionals, building hospitals of global standard, and providing free quality antenatal and delivery service to women.
Nnake who emphasized that the government was doing more with less, judging from the current economic situation of the country to ensure citizens enjoy the dividend of democracy they deserved, assured Ndị Anambra that the financial prudence of Governor Soludo ensures the meagre funds are used for essential services and long-term sustainability in line with the Vision 2070 plan
The Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning who scored the Governor over 85% so far, thanked him for his inclusive approach to governance, while enjoining Ndị Anambra to explore the importance of citizen’s engagement through open government partnership, insisting Governor Soludo deserves supports for continuity.
