Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has approved the establishment of 30 new public primary schools across communities in the state where none currently exist.
Gatekeepers News reports that the approval was granted during the first Executive Council Meeting and the 22nd Anambra State Executive (ANSEC) Meeting — the first since Soludo’s re-election as governor.
According to a statement issued by the state government in Awka, the move is part of efforts to ensure that every child in Anambra, regardless of location, has access to quality basic education.
Governor Soludo, who received a rousing ovation from council members for his sweeping victory in 21 out of 21 local government areas, reiterated that education remains the cornerstone of his administration’s development agenda.
“No child in Anambra should have to trek long distances or be denied basic education because of where they were born,” Soludo said during the meeting. “We are building a future where learning opportunities are evenly spread and accessible to all.”
The newly approved schools will be strategically located in underserved and remote communities, and will feature standard classrooms, qualified teachers, and digital learning tools under the state’s Smart Schools Initiative.
The governor noted that expanding access to education aligns with his broader vision to create equal opportunities for all children and to strengthen the foundation of human capital development in the state.
INEC Presents Certificate of Return to Soludo
Meanwhile, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented a Certificate of Return to Governor Soludo, following his victory in the 2025 Anambra gubernatorial election held last Saturday.
The certificate was handed to Soludo and his deputy, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, at INEC’s office in Awka by Ken Ukeagu, Supervising Electoral Commissioner in charge of the election and Chairman of the Tenders Board.
Ukeagu congratulated the governor, describing the certificate as “not just a symbol of victory, but a renewed hope for the people of Anambra.” He urged Soludo to approach his new term with unity, commitment, and vision.
Also speaking, Anambra Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Queen Elizabeth Agwu, expressed joy at the peaceful conclusion of the poll, noting that the Commission had fulfilled its promise of a credible process.
In his remarks, Soludo commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for ensuring a free and fair electoral process, while applauding INEC and security agencies for what he described as “a transparent and historic election.”
“There is hope for Nigeria,” Soludo said. “Anambra people hail INEC and the security operatives for conducting a free, fair, and credible contest. The state made history as the first where the new INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, faced his first litmus test — and came out successfully.”
