By Tony Okafor
The official opening of the Solution Fun City in Anambra State marks a turning point in the cultural and recreational landscape of the state.
Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, through this bold initiative, has once again demonstrated a visionary approach to governance—one that balances infrastructure with joy, leisure with purpose, and development with the soul of the people.
We commend Governor Soludo for his commitment to bringing smiles to the faces of Ndi Anambra.
In a time when many states struggle to maintain basic services, Anambra now boasts a modern, well-designed amusement and leisure hub for families, youths, and children alike.
The launch of Solution Fun City is not just a statement of ambition—it is a promise that life in Anambra will not only be lived, but enjoyed.
Yet, even as laughter now echoes through the grounds of the Fun City, a more troubling sound continues to haunt our communities—the unsettling echo of insecurity.
Just months after the launch of the state’s special security outfits, Udo Ga-Chi and Agụnaechemba, the spectre of insecurity has reared its head once again.
The recent spate of brazen kidnappings and violent attacks—even in Awka, the beating heart of the state—is a disturbing commentary on how quickly peace can be undermined if not vigilantly protected.
It is an irony too bitter to ignore: while families gather in parks, criminals roam the streets. While children ride carousels, some parents are snatched from the roads in daylight terror.
And so, we are reminded of the ancient but piercing warning: “For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them…” This is not a call to paranoia—but a sober caution against complacency. Celebration must not lead to slackened vigilance.
Governor Soludo’s efforts in boosting infrastructure and urban renewal are laudable and visible, but the foundation of all progress is security.
If residents do not feel safe on the roads, in their businesses, or even on school runs, then the beauty of development becomes hollow.
This editorial serves as both a commendation and a clarion call. The joy and pride sparked by the Solution Fun City must be matched—if not surpassed—by a renewed, intensified focus on security and community safety.
The Solution Governor must now double down on the operational effectiveness of Udo Ga-Chi and Agụnaechemba, ensuring they evolve beyond ceremonial announcements into active deterrents and rapid-response forces.
A city of fun cannot thrive beside a shadow of fear.
Now that you have built a haven for happiness, protect it fiercely. Secure not just the parks, but the paths that lead to them. Guard not just the laughter, but the lives behind the laughter.
Anambra deserves joy—but above all, it deserves peace.
