…commissions Anambra Tower of Light
From Emmanuel Uzor, Awka
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has vowed to deploy every mechanism to defeat the current festering insecurity across the country especially insurgency, stressing his administration’s resolve to tackle economic challenges.
He made the statement during his one day working visit to Anambra State where he officially commissioned the iconic Light Tower built by Governor Chukwuma Soludo.
President Tinubu said the Iconic Light of the Nation Tower is a significant tourism and beautification project designed to enhance Anambra State’s aesthetic appeal, boost tourism,and
create a distinctive landmark that symbolises the state’s progress and identity.
He commended governor Soludo for taking bold step in developing all sectors of state economy and expressed absolute confidence that the nation would come out of its current economic challenges through robust economic planning.
“As your president, I am pleased to assure you that the nation’s state is strong and getting stronger by the day under our Renewed Hope Agenda. We met near-insolvent public finance, a decades-old monster of unsustainable multiple subsidies, a chaotic and debilitating forex regime, etc. Like we tamed the Atlantic in Lagos, many of these monsters have been tackled: petroleum and forex subsidies have been tamed; macroeconomic stability has returned within predictable bounds; tax reforms are on the way, etc.
“I have just commissioned two landmark projects—the Solution Fun City and the Government House mini-city as part of the initial steps towards your audacious vision of Anambra as African-Dubai-Taiwan-Silicon Valley (ADTS). Together with the massive infrastructural transformation and human capital development, these are bold statements of vision and what leadership can achieve in such a short time.
Governor Chukwuma Soludo said the project was strategic as it was conceived to honour the leaders and fathers of Anambra State and bear witness to the dreams and shared prosperity.
“We are strategic in our choice of projects deserving your attention. Today, Mr. President, you have unveiled two mini-cities: the 8-lane boulevard, the tower of light and monument of heroes as symbolisms of the audacity of our dreams for a new Anambra. Like the Americans would say, and as we repeatedly affirm to Ndi Anambra, “you ain’t seen nothing yet.
The Managing Director of Dutum Construction, the company that handled the construction of the tower, Temitope Runsewe said the project was delivered in accordance with specification and with high quality to meet the expectations of the people of the state
“This tower is more than just a visual landmark; it’s a long-term economic asset. In building it, we weren’t just thinking about today’s aesthetics but tomorrow’s opportunities. Projects like this help position Anambra competitively on the national tourism map. That’s why we brought all the vigor and expertise into this project, ensuring it delivers durability, functionality, and lasting value.
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“As a company that has partnered with every level of government over three decades, we understand the importance of aligning construction execution with public vision. This project exemplifies the power of a determined partnership between a forward-thinking state government and a construction company with the experience, capability, and commitment to materialize ambitious infrastructure dreams.
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