2025 a special year for us, Soludo tells EXCO members, LG chairmen

By Madu Obi

Anambra State governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has described 2025 as a special year for the state, charging members of the state executive council and the 21 local government chairmen to chart a path towards a transformative year.

Speaking during a retreat for the government officials in Awka, with the theme, “Changing Gear, Accelerating the Execution of the Solution Agenda in 2025.”, Soludo said 2025 marks a pivotal moment for his administration as it seeks to reflect on its journey, strengthen its strategies, and drive impactful results for the people of Anambra State.

He described 2025 as a milestone year, with March marking the end of his first four years in office. According to him, the retreat was designed to provide an opportunity for the team to pause, reflect, and recalibrate for the critical period ahead.

He said: “This is an important year for us. By the 17th of March next year, we will draw the curtain on four years of this administration.

The purpose of this retreat is for us to do our balcony moment as we are beginning the new year from the calendar and fiscal year perspective, even though, from a tenure perspective, our administration’s new year begins in March.

Despite the odds, 2025 is an execution and completion year. The intention is to coordinate and deliver in a way that we have not done before, focusing on the delivery mechanism as a team to show the people results.

You’ll answer the questions in terms of the MDAs and relative to the entire state—what are we not doing well? What’s going to be new, and what’s going to be different?”

Governor Soludo urged participants to take a critical look at the administration’s roadmap, as articulated in its manifesto, and assess their progress.

He also challenged them to identify areas of success, pinpoint shortcomings, and chart new approaches to accelerate implementation.

While acknowledging the challenges his administration is facing, the governor was resolute in his vision, declaring 2025 as a year dedicated to execution and completion.

"This is not just about routine governance; it is about tangible transformation. The retreat is not only a moment for reflection, but a rallying call to action.

Our focus on teamwork and collaboration underscores the administration’s resolve to deliver measurable progress that resonates with the people of Anambra State.

This is not just a meeting; it is a declaration of purpose, a moment to sharpen focus, and a commitment to translate vision into reality. As Anambra moves forward, all eyes will be on the results of this renewed push for execution and completion," he added.