Emmanuel lkpeama
Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, alongside three other significant legislations.
The N766 billion budget focuses on economic growth, infrastructure projects, and social welfare programmes.
Soludo remarked, “This budget is a strategic plan to deliver on our administration’s promises, focusing on critical community needs,ensuring that resources are allocated to meet the critical needs in our communities.”
Beyond the appropriation law, the governor also signed into law three other vital bills that demonstrate the administration’s commitment to good governance and sustainable progress.
These laws include the Anambra State Mission Schools of Nursing and Midwifery (Amendment No. 3) Law, 2025, the Anambra State Taxes, Levies and Presumptive Tax (Approved List for collection) Law, 2025, and the Anambra State Correctional Service Law, 2025.
Commenting on the legislative process, Governor Soludo praised the state lawmakers, saying, “Our productive partnership with the House of Assembly has been crucial.
“Their thoroughness and cooperation have helped deliver laws that will accelerate the development and prosperity of Anambra State.”
“We submitted draft appropriation of N757 billion but in their wisdom after various reviews, the budget size very slightly increased to 766 billion naira for the 2026 fiscal year. So, we now get to work.”
Governor Soludo went further to emphasized the principles guiding his administration: “Transparency, accountability, and inclusive governance are not just ideals; they are the bedrock of our government.
By enacting these laws, we are creating the enabling environment for effective service delivery and sustainable growth.”
Investigator news reports that the Governor was flanked by Speaker of the State Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze, Majority Leader, Hon. Ikenna Ofodeme, Hon. Ejike Okechukwu, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr. Ernest Ezeajughi; Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, Prof (Mrs) Sylva Chika Ifemeje; Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mrs Chiamaka Nnake; among others at the signing ceremony.
