Soludo hails Tinubu over approval of strategic South-East roads

By Lawrence Agbo

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the design and procurement of two major highway projects, describing the move as a significant boost to infrastructure development in the South-East.

In a post on his X account, Soludo said the projects would strengthen road connectivity across Anambra, Kogi, Imo and Abia states, while improving links between the South-East, South-South and North-Central regions.

The governor disclosed that he met with President Tinubu on July 1 to discuss critical infrastructure needs in the region.

“Certainly, President Tinubu has a date with history, and even more so with the Southeast,” Soludo wrote.

“He continues to demonstrate his avowed commitment to orchestrating the reconstruction of the Southeast, thereby finally healing the wounds of the Civil War.

“There are several unprecedented, foundational infrastructural rebirths going on in the Southeast at the moment.”

He said the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, subsequently requested details of the proposed road projects, which were submitted on July 3 before receiving presidential approval.

According to Soludo, the approved projects include the dualisation of the 108-kilometre Otuocha–Anam–Abaji road linking Anambra and Kogi states, as well as the 150-kilometre Oba–Nnewi–Uga–Ihube (Okigwe Junction) road connecting Anambra, Imo and Abia states to the Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway.

“Today, 15th July, I received a message from the minister of works that the President has graciously approved both roads for ‘design and procurement’,” he said.

He described the highways as transformative projects that would drive economic growth and improve transportation across the region.

“These two roads constitute critical game-changers for the Southeast, South-South and North Central,” he added.

“The man who tamed the Atlantic Ocean in Lagos is certainly redefining politics, and the Southeast won’t be the same again.

“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.”

Soludo also praised Tinubu’s commitment to the South-East, saying the administration’s infrastructure initiatives would contribute to regional development and national integration. He expressed appreciation to the President for approving the projects, adding that history would remember the gesture positively.