Tinubu intentionally rebuilding South-East, says Soludo

Anambra State Governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo declared that President Bola Tinubu is intentionally driving the reconstruction of Nigeria's South-East region through critical infrastructure projects. Soludo described the President's recent approval for two major federal roads as a historic milestone for the region.

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I can’t contain my joy and that of my people regarding the great news from DIKESIMBA Anambra; DIKESIMBA NDIGBO, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

In a post on his X account, Soludo expressed his and his people's excitement over the Federal Government's approval for the design and procurement of the Otuocha–Anam–Abaji Road, which links Anambra to Kogi State. He also noted the approval for the Oba–Nnewi–Uga–Ihube Road, connecting Anambra and Imo to the Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway.

Soludo stated that these projects underscore Tinubu's commitment to rebuilding the South-East and addressing long-standing infrastructural deficits. He believes the President has a "date with history" and is demonstrating a commitment to orchestrating the region's reconstruction, thereby healing the wounds of the Civil War. The governor pointed to several "unprecedented, foundational infrastructural rebirths" already underway, with these latest approvals reinforcing the administration's dedication to regional development.

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Certainly, President Tinubu has a date with history, and even more so with the South-East. He continues to demonstrate his avowed commitment to orchestrating the reconstruction of the South-East, thereby finally healing the wounds of the Civil War.

Soludo detailed his engagement with President Tinubu on July 1, after which the Minister of Works, David Umahi, requested specifics on the discussed road projects. Soludo submitted the details on July 3, and by July 15, received confirmation that the President had approved both roads for design and procurement. He described the roads as transformative, expecting them to significantly improve connectivity across the South-East, South-South, and North-Central regions.

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I met the President on Wednesday, July 1. The next day, the Honourable Minister for Works and Infrastructure, our own ever-productive and beloved Senator Dave Umahi, contacted me to send him the details of the roads we had repeatedly discussed.

"These two roads constitute critical game-changers for the South-East, South-South and North-Central," Soludo stated. He added that the approvals reflect the value of constructive engagement in governance, explaining why politics makes sense to him: "working collaboratively."

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Today, July 15, I received a message from the Minister of Works that the President has graciously approved both roads for design and procurement. What can I say?