Barely a few days after the takeover of office by the new Governor of Anambra state, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, well-meaning citizens of the state have been expressing confidence in the new administration.
Staff reporter Emengini Osadebe who felt the pulse of the people reports that they were optimistic that Professor Soludo will perform creditably.
Speaking to the ABS in an interview, the President General, Building Material International Market Ogidi, Mr. Jude Nwankwo commended professor Soludo for the move he has made so far by keeping his promise of visiting Okpoko which according to him, will him give him firsthand information on the developmental strategy for the area.
Chief Nwankwo who maintained that he expects Professor Soludo to outwork his predecessors, commended him for banning touting in various parts of the state as it is going to have a great impact in the State’s Internally Generated Revenue and promised the readiness of the market to support his administration by paying their taxes and levies as at when due, to enable him provide for the state more dividends of democracy and called on the governor to strengthen the security apparatus of the state in order to checkmate the activities of criminals who have started rearing their ugly heads across Anambra.
On his part, a trader at the market, Elder Celestine Ugwoegbu, said that the governor’s exploits when he was the Central Bank of Nigeria Governor was massive and added that he is going to use his wealth of experience to change the fortunes of the state.
Elder Ugwoegbu expressed optimism that Soludo led administration will live above board in discharging its duties and advised him to ensure credibility and competency in making his appointments for his administration to succeed.
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