By Cally Ozolua
The ongoing infrastructural development in Anambra state has received a commendation from the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank, Dr Nneka Onyali-Ikpe, who was impressed by the numerous projects undertaken by Governor Charles Soludo, which were state-funded without plunging the state into debts.
Dr Onyali-Ikpe whose curiosity was aroused by Governor Soludo’s avalanche of massive projects during a project tour last week in Awka, said: “I am very impressed with the quality, size, and finishing of the projects being executed in this state without borrowing from financial institutions. The Fidelity Bank boss, added that ‘I’m interested in knowing how Soludo is building all this infrastructure without borrowing money.’
Dr. Onyali-Ikpe, who was accompanied by the Deputy Chief of Staff and Chief of Protocol to Governor Soludo during the inspection of the various projects, also visited the ongoing Anambra state government house and lodge with Amphitheatre, the Solution Fun City, a centre for funfair and celebrations, amongst others.
While expressing her surprise at the infrastructural transformation that has made Anambra a destination for businesses, visitors, and the State’s citizens, she said: “I’m blown away by the size of infrastructure that I’m seeing today. The contemporary architecture, the finishing and its size. It is intimidating. I’m excited that we finally have something that befits our state – Anambra.
“I’m impressed and convinced that the Governor has done a fantastic job via all the infrastructure he is depositing in our state”.
Indeed, with the ongoing and completed projects in the state, Governor Soludo is speedily redefining governance, blending vision and execution to reposition Anambra as a land of infinite opportunities for discerning investors.
