It is that time of the year when mankind celebrates the winding up of a year and prepares for the dawn of a new one. Amidst the celebrations, it is also the season of counting blessings. With thousands of Ndi Anambra joining the annual homecoming this yuletide, they will encounter a state transformed by Governor Chukwuma  Soludo’s progressive development agenda.

Perhaps the most immediately noticeable change will be the vastly improved road network. With three hundred and forty-seven point nine kilometres of newly asphalted roads across the state, the traditional challenges of navigating deteriorating infrastructure during the festive season have been significantly reduced.

The healthcare sector improvements will also provide crucial peace of mind for those returning home. The addition of one thousand  healthcare workers, including doctors and nurses, and the successful delivery of over eighty-two thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight babies under the free antenatal programme show a robust healthcare system ready to handle the increased demands of the season. The construction of five new general hospitals in the North Senatorial District, including pioneering facilities being built in Okpoko and Fegge, will ensure that quality healthcare is increasingly accessible across the state.

For parents considering a permanent return home, the education sector reforms present a compelling case. The employment of eight thousand one hundred and fifteen qualified teachers and the implementation of free education from nursery to senior secondary level signal a commitment to educational excellence that rivals standards in major urban centres. This transformation of the public education system offers returning families a viable alternative to expensive private schools.

The state’s investment in youth empowerment through technology training is particularly significant. With over seventy thousand youths trained in tech skills, the Solution Innovation District initiative is creating a dynamic ecosystem that could convince many young professionals that they need not seek opportunities elsewhere. The government’s support for innovation, exemplified by the one hundred million Naira in cash awards to creators, suggests a forward-thinking approach to economic development.

The completion of a proper Government House after thirty-three years in limbo, represents more than just administrative progress.  It reflects a broader commitment to institutional development and state pride.

Anambra is not lagging behind in tourism, too. The Solution Fun City, as West Africa’s largest amusement park, being built by the Soludo administration, offers returning families a world-class recreational facility that adds a new dimension to the Christmas homecoming experience.  This attraction, combined with the dramatic transformation of Okpoko from the Southeast’s largest urban slum into an emerging modern city, showcases Anambra’s progressive evolution into a state that can compete with any urban centre in Nigeria.

Indeed, Governor Soludo’s achievements so far suggest a state in progress, one that is actively bridging the gap between the amenities of major urban centres and the cultural richness of home. These developments offer hope that future homecomings might be more than just annual routine visits; they could be returns to a state that increasingly offers the quality of life they seek elsewhere while maintaining the cultural connections they hold dear. Happy New Year, Ndi Anambra.

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