…….Gets applause on infrastructure and rural development.
Emmanuel lkpeama.
The Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo on Saturday,May 25 received the Champion Group of Newspapers Man of the Year Award 2024 on infrastructure and rural development
The South East Governor received the award at the Champion Group of Newspaper Awards held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Convention Center in Lagos which was filled to the brim to recieved the governor.
The award which was received by the Deputy Governor, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim on behalf of the governor clinched the Man of the year award for his efforts in changing the narrative in infrastructure and rural development among other strides,thereby making the the people to feel the impact of government in various communities in Anambra state.
While presenting the Award, the former Cross River Governor, Mr Donald Duke said emphatically that “the history of our country Nigeria in modern time cannot be complete without the sufficient mention of Prof Soludo”
Mr Duke went further to commend the sterling performances of Governor Soludo in the area of infrastructural and rural development alluding to the fact that Governor Soludo has changed the entire landscape of Anambra State into one ‘big construction site’ with infrastructural projects springing up in every nooks and grannies of the State
He also praised Soludo’s style of leadership, prudent management of resources and responsive governance which have all culminated in this prestigious award and recognition by the Champion Group of Newspapers
Dr Ibezim, who received the award on behalf of Governor Soludo, expressed gratitude to the Organizers of the event for bestowing the honour on the Governor.
He said,”this award is a push to do more for the people of Anambra and also an indication that Anambra State under Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo CFR is on the right track. We will continue to do more for the people we have been called to serve.” He dedicated the Award to ndi Anambra and members of the Solution Team.”he stated
The event was chaired by the former military Governor of Maiduguri and Lagos States respectively and currently the Chairman of the Nigeria Drug and Law enforcement Agency ( NDLEA), Brigadier-General Buba Marwa
Other dignitaries who graced the event include the Deputy Governor of Borno State, traditional Rulers, Business executives, Bank MDs/CEO and captains of Industry too numerous to mention
