Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has approved the creation of 30 new public primary schools in communities across the state that currently lack educational facilities.
The decision was reached during the first Executive Council Meeting and the 22nd Anambra State Executive (ANSEC) Meeting held after Soludo’s re-election.
A statement from the Anambra State Government in Awka said the new schools would help ensure that every child, regardless of location, has access to quality primary education.
Governor Soludo, who received loud applause from his cabinet for his victory in all 21 local government areas, described education as the bedrock of his administration’s development agenda.
He noted that the new schools would be strategically located in underserved and remote communities, ensuring that no child is denied learning opportunities due to distance or lack of infrastructure.
“No child in Anambra should trek long distances or be denied basic education because of where they were born,” Soludo said. “We are building a future where learning opportunities are evenly spread and accessible to all.”
The governor added that the schools would feature standard classrooms, qualified teachers, and digital learning tools under his government’s Smart Schools Initiative, which aims to modernize teaching in the state.
In a related development, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) presented Soludo with his Certificate of Return after his re-election victory in the 2025 Anambra gubernatorial poll held last Saturday.
The certificate was presented at the INEC office in Awka by Ken Ukeagu, the Supervising Electoral Commissioner and Chairman of the Tenders Board. He urged Soludo to lead with renewed unity, enterprise, and dedication, describing the certificate as a symbol of renewed hope for the people.
Also speaking, Anambra State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) Queen Elizabeth Agwu expressed joy at the peaceful election and praised the people of Anambra for their faith in democracy.
In his remarks, Soludo thanked President Bola Tinubu for ensuring a free and fair electoral process, adding that the peaceful poll had strengthened public trust in the system.
“There is hope for Nigeria,” he said. “Anambra people appreciate INEC and security agencies for conducting a credible election. This success is a milestone under the new INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan.”
The new schools are expected to begin operations in 2026, marking another major step in Soludo’s plan to make Anambra a model for educational excellence in Nigeria.