RAYMOND OZOJI reports
Ànambra-born industrialist Amb. Dr. John Metchie has extolled President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's presidential state visit to his home state to commission some signature projects as well as explore areas of partnership and collaboration with the Soludo administration.
Metchie who told this journalist that Tinubu's historic visit to Anambra State implied that the president does not dwell in party politics but perceived the country as one indivisible whole, maintained that the president has displayed an uncommon nationalistic disposition which he said exemplified unity in diversity as depicted in the lives of Obafemi Awolowo, Nnamdi Azikiwe and many others.
Metchie therefore hailed President Tinubu's commendations on Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, saying that the president was perfectly inorder when he testified publicly that Anambra is rising under Governor Soludo and that the Federal Government will continue to support and assist him to enable him to realize his vision and mission of a liveable and prosperous homeland for Anambra citizens.
Metchie also noted that the president's acknowledgement of the fact that Anambra State is the erosion capital of the world, commended President Tinubu for declaring that his government will pay priority attention to erosion devastations in the state coupled with the inclusion of Anambra State in the FG's rail transport development plan.
Metchie who is the President-General of Umueri community in Anambra-East Local Government Area of the state, maintained that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's visit to Anambra will unlock greater economic opportunities for the citizens, following the commissioning of legacy projects such as the Solution Fun City, the new Government House Mini City and some others which he said may require recruitment of more labour for enhanced operational efficiency.
He said, " As the President General of Umueri and a proud son of Anambra East, I, Amb. John Metchie, was honored to join our traditional ruler, His Royal Majesty Igwe Sir Ben Izuchukwu Emeka, during your recent historic visit to Anambra State.
The visit provided a powerful opportunity to voice the collective will of our people: a call for the Federal Government to stand in full partnership with Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, as he works tirelessly to deliver the dividends of democracy to Ndi Anambra.
Governor Soludo has shown extraordinary leadership, foresight, and dedication. His ongoing infrastructural and socioeconomic reforms are setting the stage for a brighter, more prosperous Anambra. However, to deepen and sustain this transformation, federal support is critical.
In line with this, I openly declare my support—and that of our community—for Governor Soludo’s re-election. We believe he deserves another four years to complete the noble mission he has begun and to anchor lasting development for our state.
As leaders and stakeholders, our goal is a better Anambra, built on unity, progress, and good governance. With the support of President Tinubu, and through strong collaboration across all levels, we are confident that the future of Anambra is bright."