The governor of Anambra State Chukwuma Soludo has said President Bola Tinubu is reconstructing the south-east through critical infrastructure projects.
In a post on his official X handle on Wednesday, Soludo said Tinubu had approved the design and procurement of two strategic highways linking Anambra to Kogi, Imo and Abia states.
He described the approvals as “history in itself”, saying they would transform connectivity across the south-east, south-south and north-central.
“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.”
Soludo said he met Tinubu on July 1 to discuss infrastructure needs in the region.
He added that Dave Umahi, minister of works, contacted him the following day to request details of the proposed road projects.
According to the governor, he submitted two road projects on July 3.
They are the dualisation of the 108-kilometre Otuocha–Anam–Abaji road linking Anambra and Kogi states, and 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.
Soludo described the projects as “critical game-changers” for the south-east and adjoining regions.
“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.”
The governor thanked Tinubu for approving the projects, adding that “history will be kind to you”.
