PBA ReporterGovernor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has flagged off construction of Amansea-Ndiukwuenu-Awa-Ufuma Road.
Speaking on the strategic importance of the road, Governor Soludo explained that with the road in place, people from Orumba North and South can get to Awka within minutes instead of running round.
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He recalled that during campaign, he to places in Orumba, namely: Awa, Ajali, Umunze, Nanka, Ezira, and the rest to ask for votes.
In fulfillment of his campaign promises, Governor Soludo said, “I’ve come back to your place because this is a promise given and will be fulfilled. Hopefully, I’ll come back through here to Amansea by end of December.”
The Governor made another special tribute to late Joe Anatune, the Onwa of Awa, who was a foremost member of his media campaign team.
He described Anatune as “one big Iroko” that the State lost and one who believed in the Anambra project.
The Governor also mentioned Anatune’s sterling contributions as the National Coordinator of “Anambra Alliance” (AA), and the Soludo Promoters Forum, (SPF) in promoting the Soludo brand.
“I make special mention of the late Joe Anatune of Awa. He was one big iroko that we lost who believed in the Anambra project. For two years, he relocated to Isuofia, working on this Anambra project. Before his demise, the late Joe envisioned the Anambra of our dreams. And so we are determined to keep working for he did not die in vain.” Soludo said.
It will be recalled that Joe Anatune died on the 30th of April this year, barely a week he was appointed as the MD/CEO of Anambra Signage and Advertising Agency (ANSAA) by Governor Soludo. Before the appointment, Joe had effectively coordinated the media activities of Governor Soludo during the gubernatorial campaign period.
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