2025 brings refreshed hope, opportunities - Soludo

By Madu Obi

Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has stated that the dawn of 2025 brings refreshed hope and unprecedented opportunities for accelerated transformation in the state.

In his New Year message, Soludo said that the signing into law of the 2025 appropriation bill of N607 billion marks a significant milestone in the administration’s journey towards building a livable and prosperous smart mega city.

According to the governor, the comprehensive 2025 Anambra State budget reflects his administration's uncompromising dedication to transforming Anambra State through strategic investments in critical sectors.

Soludo said: "The focus remains steadfast on infrastructural development, economic transformation, and human capital development, with substantial allocation for education, healthcare, and road construction, among others.

In its resolute commitment to improving and strengthening the security of lives and property for Ndi Anambra, the state government will launch “Operation Udo Ga Chi" (Operation Peace Shall Reign) after January 25.

This initiative will deploy over two hundred security vehicles across the state for enhanced surveillance and stop-and-search operations.

At the same time, the government is strengthening forest security through specialized training of forest guards, working in collaboration with local vigilantes and government authorities.

"In further tackling security challenges with a balanced carrot-and-stick approach, the administration has extended an olive branch to repentant criminal elements in the state, offering an amnesty window until the end of February 2025. This demonstrates our commitment to both peace and reconciliation.

As Anambra State enters this election year, the state government also calls upon all stakeholders, particularly the political class, to maintain peace and decorum throughout the electoral process.

The future of our state depends on selfless, collective commitment to peaceful and orderly conduct during this period to foster an environment that enables holistic development".

The governor reaffirmed his dedication to fulfilling the promises outlined in the 2025 budget while calling on Anambra people to join hands with the government in building the prosperous smart mega city so envisioned.