The Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze, has extolled the contributions of successive governments and the people of the state to its growth and development over the past 35 years.
Udeze stated this in a goodwill message to the government and people of Anambra State on behalf of the State Legislature as the state celebrates the 35th anniversary of its creation.
The Speaker said Anambra had witnessed tremendous growth driven by the hard work, resilience and entrepreneurial spirit of its people, as well as the purposeful leadership of successive administrations, including the present administration of Governor Chukwuma Soludo.
He noted that the state had evolved through various stages of development and remained one of Nigeria’s most important states, particularly in the areas of economic development, rule of law, legislation and good governance.
Udeze paid glowing tributes to the founding fathers of Anambra State for their relentless efforts towards its creation, praying for continued peace, unity and sustainable development across the state.
He also acknowledged what he described as the bold steps being taken by Governor Soludo towards building a state that would become the envy of Africa in the next 35 years.
The Speaker highlighted the contributions of prominent Anambra indigenes to the political and economic development of Nigeria, citing the state’s role in producing Nigeria’s first President, the late Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe; former Vice President, the late Dr. Alex Ekwueme; and foremost Nigerian businessman, the late Sir Louis Odumegwu Ojukwu, who was regarded as one of the wealthiest Black Africans in the 1950s and 1960s.
He said the contributions of these distinguished citizens had further cemented Anambra’s pride of place in Nigeria’s history.
Udeze assured the people of the state’s continued commitment by the Legislature under his leadership to enacting laws and adopting resolutions that would positively impact development and improve the well-being of citizens.
He therefore urged Anambra residents to reciprocate the administration’s development efforts by giving Governor Soludo the necessary support, while shunning acts capable of tarnishing the image and reputation of the state.
