Governor Soludo Brings Development To Igbo-Ukwu: Healthcare, Infrastructure, And Cultural Revitalization.
Emmanuel lkpeama
Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s recent visit to the Igbo-Ukwu community was a day filled with significant achievements and community support.
The governor commissioned a newly renovated health facility, now renamed “Comprehensive Medical Center,” and pledged to send doctors and nurses to ensure quality healthcare, including free antenatal care and delivery services.
“This center is private-public-community partnership and a testament to what we can achieve together,” he emphasized
He also commissioned a 4.2-kilometer road, expected to facilitate better transportation and stimulate economic activities for the Igbo Ukwu Community.
Investigator news reports that this project, spearheaded by Engr. Dom Okafor, the member representing Aguata federal constituency, is expected to facilitate better transportation and stimulate economic activities in the area.
The highlight of the day was a rally endorsing Governor’s Soludo and his deputy, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim re-election, where he shared his vision for the future of Igbo-Ukwu,including redesigning the Igbo-Ukwu Museum to showcase the region’s rich cultural heritage including the renowned Igbo-Ukwu bronze—one of the oldest archaeological finds in Nigeria.
“We are reinvigorating our heritage, ensuring that it shines for future generations,”he stated
While canvassing vote for Chief Emmanuel Nwachukwu, the APGA Standard bearer in the forthcoming Anambra South Senatorial Bye-Election, he also took a moment to reflect on the long-awaited completion of the Light House, a project that had taken thirty-four years to realize and which houses the iconic Igbo-Ukwu bronze.
“This is not just about structures, but about our identity and pride,” he asserted.
Earlier at the rally, speakers, including Engr. Barth Nwibe, Dr. Greg Ezeilo, Amb. Charles Ezeanaekwe, Engr. Dom Okafor, and Sir MCK Ubah, emphasized the significant positive impacts of Governor Soludo’s policies, particularly in the areas of education, healthcare, infrastructure, and economic growth, affirming that under his leadership, meaningful advancements have been made, benefiting the community and the state as a whole.
Investigator news gathered that the community showed their support by presenting a cheque of N50 million to the governor, demonstrating their collective belief in the administration’s vision.
Governor Soludo’s visit to Igbo-ukwu has not only reinforced the relationship between the administration and the community but has also instilled a renewed sense of hope and determination among the residents of Igbo-Ukwu as they look forward to the future.
Those who accompanied the Governor to the event include the deputy Governor, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim,Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr. Ernest Ezeajughi, Traditional rulers, various support groups, among others.
