Shettima, Obasanjo, Jonathan, and Top Dignitaries Attend Soludo’s Second-Term Swearing-In in Anambra
Governor Chukwuma Soludo was officially sworn in for his second term at a well-attended ceremony held at Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka on Tuesday. The event drew Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima, former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, former Governor Chris Ngige, and Deputy Governors from five states.
Traditional rulers, including the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Igunwusi, and the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, were also present. Other dignitaries included former Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, South East coordinator of the City Boys Movement, Obinna Iyiegbu, and key government officials at both state and national levels.
Administered the oath of office by the Chief Judge of Anambra State, Justice Onochie Anyachebelu, Soludo reflected on his first four years in office. He highlighted achievements such as restoring security, improving public schools and hospitals, implementing an infrastructural revolution with road dualization, constructing a new government house and lodge, digitizing government processes, and promoting transparency and environmental restoration. The governor also emphasized investment in leisure and tourism to position Anambra as a preferred destination.
Looking ahead, Soludo outlined plans to consolidate ongoing transformations and prepare the state for future growth. He revealed ambitious urban development projects, including four new cities and districts: New Niger City near Onitsha, Awka 2.0, the Anambra Mixed-Use Industrial City (AMIC), an Aerotropolis, and an Innovation District he described as Anambra’s “Silicon Valley.” Soludo also noted that Canada’s CPCS had completed Anambra’s rail and gas master plan, with work set to begin soon, and reaffirmed that security and electricity would remain top priorities.
Vice President Kashim Shettima praised Soludo for his courage and leadership, noting that the governor had earned the trust of Anambra people through his steady and impactful governance. He said, “Soludo has shown courage and what it means to be a leader. He has worked and there is no doubt that the people of Anambra State have seen what some of us saw in him.”
Concluding his address, Soludo reaffirmed his commitment to the state’s development, saying, “Anambra is back and rising stronger and bolder! The foundations to a Livable and Prosperous Smart Mega City—the ADTS—will be solid. Solution is Here. It is not a slogan, it is our covenant, our promise.”
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