Refurbished Ekwueme Square to host President Tinubu's town hall meeting

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By Madu Obi

Awka- President Bola Tinubu is to hold a high-level town hall meeting with key stakeholders in Anambra State on Thursday at the reconstructed Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka as part of his official working visit to the state.

The Town Hall meeting is expected to bring together a broad spectrum of Anambra stakeholders, including traditional rulers, industry leaders, market union representatives, and the leadership of all 179 communities across the state.

In anticipation of the President’s visit, the Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA) has commenced final beautification and infrastructural enhancements along the Three Arms Zone Boulevard, which leads directly to the new Anambra Government House to be commissioned by the President and the venue of the town hall meeting.

Managing Director of ACTDA, Dr. Ossy Onuko, said during an inspection of some parts of the state capital ahead of the visit, stated that the agency is working diligently to ensure a seamless and dignified welcome for the President.

Already, pictures of President Tinubu and Governor Chukwuma Soludo have adorned the highways in the state, just as decorations were ongoing along the Awka - Onitsha expressway.

The ACTDA boss who spoke after inspecting some of the beautifications said: " Our aim is to guarantee a clean, smooth, and hitch-free reception for His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,”

“Awka is fully prepared to receive the President. We’ve put mechanisms in place to control vehicular movement and enhance security during the visit,” he added.

“We’ve designated alternative parking areas for attendees, including the Anambra Broadcasting Service compound, the Kenneth Dike Library premises, the Teachers’ House, the Anambra Universal Basic Education Board compound, and other nearby facilities to ensure smooth traffic flow".

Onuko also highlighted the transformation of Awka under Governor Soludo’s leadership, noting that the city is finally taking shape as a true state capital.

“Just two or three years ago, one could hardly describe Awka as a capital city, as it lacked the core infrastructure and civic design essential for such a status. Today, however, the narrative has changed significantly.”

“This transformation is the result of the strategic vision and relentless efforts of Governor Charles Soludo. He has redefined Awka, lifting it from obscurity and equipping it with the infrastructure and character befitting a capital city.

The people of Awka are deeply grateful. We now have the manpower and systems in place to maintain public infrastructure and ensure their sustainability for future generations,” he stated.