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Awka – Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has commissioned the road leading to the Chinua Achebe International Airport, Umueri, naming it “Willie Obiano Boulevard” in honor of his predecessor, Chief Willie Obiano.

Governor Soludo described the occasion as more than symbolic, emphasizing that it sends a strong message of unity, continuity, and respect for those who have contributed to Anambra’s development.

“Today, we celebrate one of our own—Chief Willie Obiano. He did his best. The airport, the ICC, and many other legacies. We must appreciate him and send a message, not only to him but to all past governors of Anambra State. They must be appreciated and immortalized,” Soludo said.

The governor explained that he does not seek personal praise, noting that he is simply fulfilling the mandate he applied for—building on existing structures and breaking new grounds under a unified agenda.

“To me, the state is one constituency. Therefore, everyone and every area must be carried along. We are building Anambra and its children for the future. Let history remember that we honoured our heroes, united our people, and laid a foundation that could not be shaken.”

Soludo highlighted his administration’s inclusive developmental model, recalling efforts in neglected parts of the state, particularly in the North Senatorial Zone.

He referenced his visits to Okpoko, where he commissioned numerous life-enhancing projects, and Olumbanasa, which had never received a governor’s visit before. He outlined plans to connect remote areas like Eziagulu-Otu, Mkpumnando, and Enugu-Otu through ongoing road projects.

“I cried publicly when I went to Enugu-Otu for the first time. Past governments may have ignored it due to the difficult terrain, but that must change. We are working to ensure that no part of Anambra is left behind.”

Soludo praised Obiano’s efforts during his tenure, particularly his role in initiating the airport project and constructing the International Convention Center (ICC) in Awka. He compared the naming of the road to “Bill Clinton Drive” leading to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, calling it a fitting tribute to “a man who dared to dream and deliver.”

Traditional rulers, lawmakers, and community stakeholders from Oyi and Anambra East lauded Soludo’s leadership for his inclusive approach and for honoring Obiano.

Igwe Ben Emeka, the traditional ruler of Umueri, thanked the governor for completing the airport road and other impactful projects. He appealed for further road expansion to link Anambra East, Ayamelum, and Anambra West to the airport.


Igwe P.N. Anugwu, Chairman of the Anambra North Traditional Rulers’ Council, echoed these sentiments and requested the extension of the Anambra West road beyond Nzam to reach the remote Olumbanasa communities.

Similarly, Hon. Obiora Nweke (Anambra East) and Hon. Innocent Ojike (Oyi Constituency) commended Soludo for locating key developmental projects in Anambra North, noting that his administration exemplifies balanced and inclusive governance.

Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/04/soludo-names-anambra-airport-road-after-ex-gov-obiano/

Good development. Soludo is really working hard, and he’s doing this without borrowing a dime.

That's commendable

Obi performed woefully

Obiano deserve am.

Soludo na man you be.

Chinua Achebe international airport road now Willie Obiano Boulevard.

NGIGE, OBIANO all did well as governors of Anambra state, now SOLUDO is doing great

AmazingGenius:
Awka – Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has commissioned the road leading to the Chinua Achebe International Airport, Umueri, naming it “Willie Obiano Boulevard” in honor of his predecessor, Chief Willie Obiano.

Governor Soludo described the occasion as more than symbolic, emphasizing that it sends a strong message of unity, continuity, and respect for those who have contributed to Anambra’s development.

“Today, we celebrate one of our own—Chief Willie Obiano. He did his best. The airport, the ICC, and many other legacies. We must appreciate him and send a message, not only to him but to all past governors of Anambra State. They must be appreciated and immortalized,” Soludo said.

The governor explained that he does not seek personal praise, noting that he is simply fulfilling the mandate he applied for—building on existing structures and breaking new grounds under a unified agenda.

“To me, the state is one constituency. Therefore, everyone and every area must be carried along. We are building Anambra and its children for the future. Let history remember that we honoured our heroes, united our people, and laid a foundation that could not be shaken.”

Soludo highlighted his administration’s inclusive developmental model, recalling efforts in neglected parts of the state, particularly in the North Senatorial Zone.

He referenced his visits to Okpoko, where he commissioned numerous life-enhancing projects, and Olumbanasa, which had never received a governor’s visit before. He outlined plans to connect remote areas like Eziagulu-Otu, Mkpumnando, and Enugu-Otu through ongoing road projects.

“I cried publicly when I went to Enugu-Otu for the first time. Past governments may have ignored it due to the difficult terrain, but that must change. We are working to ensure that no part of Anambra is left behind.”

Soludo praised Obiano’s efforts during his tenure, particularly his role in initiating the airport project and constructing the International Convention Center (ICC) in Awka. He compared the naming of the road to “Bill Clinton Drive” leading to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, calling it a fitting tribute to “a man who dared to dream and deliver.”

Traditional rulers, lawmakers, and community stakeholders from Oyi and Anambra East lauded Soludo’s leadership for his inclusive approach and for honoring Obiano.

Igwe Ben Emeka, the traditional ruler of Umueri, thanked the governor for completing the airport road and other impactful projects. He appealed for further road expansion to link Anambra East, Ayamelum, and Anambra West to the airport.


Igwe P.N. Anugwu, Chairman of the Anambra North Traditional Rulers’ Council, echoed these sentiments and requested the extension of the Anambra West road beyond Nzam to reach the remote Olumbanasa communities.

Similarly, Hon. Obiora Nweke (Anambra East) and Hon. Innocent Ojike (Oyi Constituency) commended Soludo for locating key developmental projects in Anambra North, noting that his administration exemplifies balanced and inclusive governance.

Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/04/soludo-names-anambra-airport-road-after-ex-gov-obiano/

Meanwhile.

Good one from Soludo

A good decision by the governor.

Just note that Election is around the Conner, from the day he won election till today, he have been speaking bad about his predecessors. as election reach him start dey speak English.

Solution na man you be, I love the personality of Obiano.

Nice one Soludo. Real recognize real.

I’m sure you won’t name anything after that Awkusu failure called Obi

instead of Agbado munchers to appreciate Soludo and move on they'll rather drag the name of Peter Obi in the topic so that ther BP go come down

As you can see the guy up here

THIS IS PREPOSTEROUS AND FLABAGASTING SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS IN THE HIGHEST DEGREE OF GAZELLE GAGARAGARA ORDER

WHAT HAPPENED TO NAMING IT AFTER OJUKWU?

Good!
Make him come carry that him Warehouse he call Airport.

The Correct name should be: OBIANO international Cargo WAREHOUSE FACTORY.

NOT Linus Gbajue Boulevard

Soludo said, “Today, we celebrate one of our own—Chief Willie Obiano. He did his best. The airport, the ICC, and many other legacies."

Governors and Legacies
Tinubu - Eko Atlantic
Wike - Rivers State Mother and Child Hospital
Ganduje - Kano Interchange Flyover
Obiano - Chinua Achebe International Airport
...

Peter Obi - Brewery

Peter Obi the nemesis of Agbado munching idio*ts, They have invaded this fine thread all because they are selfish and wants only their tribesman to be at the helm. Always changing the narratives to falsehood. Obi did excellently well in Anambra. Traces are there.
Tell me why Solido should name a road after someone who was somehow against him instead of someone who paved way for him.

The same Obiano hiding from EFCC or another one. Soludo is just jealous of HE Peter Obi.

I pray Sound's jealous of Obi doesn't consume him

Honour to whom honour is due, not to whom honour is packaged.

Peter Obi is a terrorist while his son is a notorious gay

Our eastern brothers and yeye politics of "e go pepper am"

That's thoughtful of Gov Soludo 👌💯

Peter Obi, the Agulu fraudster and gbajue does not deserve this?

AmazingGenius:
Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/04/soludo-names-anambra-airport-road-after-ex-gov-obiano/

How much VAT is being generated for the vegetables exported regularly from the airport for the past nine years

anambraeyes:
Jul 25, 2016

In a bid to underscore the importance of diversifying the economy and attracting more industries to Anambra state, Chief Willy Obiano has confirmed that the concise Economic Blueprint, made up of The Four Pillars of Development; including Agriculture, Industrialization, Trade and Commerce and Oil and Gas he developed on assumption of office has started yielding dividends.

The governor who spoke in Abuja in an interactive session he had with the People of Anambra living in the North central part of the country at the Transcorp Hilton stated that the state is now a socially stable, business-friendly environment attracting both indigenes and foreigners to seek wealth-creating opportunities.

To this end, he told the audience which included the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe, Dr Oby Ezekwesili both PDP and APC members of the National Assembly, former Governor Chinweoke Mbadinuju and several others that Anambra State Investment Agency, ANSIPPA, charged with the mandate of attracting and fast-tracking investments in the state has so far attracted over $4.2 billion deals to the state. The latest investment he confirmed was sealed on Tuesday last week with Zolt Energy Limited to build a 40 megawatts Embedded Power Generating Plant in Ogbaru. When completed in the next 18 months as scheduled, all the power generated from it will be distributed mainly in Anambra State.

On the state of agriculture, Obiano who was giving a score card of his two and half years stay in office disclosed that “in January this year, Anambra made headlines when it became the first state in Nigeria to export vegetables (Ugu and Onugbu) valued at $5million to Europe. At the same time, our locally produced brand of rice known as Anambra Rice recently emerged the Best Rice in Africa at an African Products Forum in Lagos. Anambra Rice was adjudged better and more wholesome than other competing brands from South Africa, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Namibia and Cameroon.”

Our agricultural sector has also attracted investments from 7 companies valued at $1.011bn while the large industrial farms have pushed our local rice production from 90,000 metric tons to 210,000 metric tons. At this rate, we shall soon surpass the 320,000 metric tons we consume in Anambra State per annum”

Obiano told the capacity crowd at the Congress Hall that the Oil and Gas Advisory Committee headed by Dr.Emmanuel Egboga, the former Special Adviser to the President on Petroleum Matters has been charged with drafting a comprehensive Blueprint for the Oil & Gas sector and advising the State on the necessary steps that would ensure the recognition of Anambra as the 10th Oil Producing State in Nigeria.

Source: http://www.anambrablog.ng/2016/07/anambra-records-5m-vegetable-exports-to.html

Why not after President Tinubu?

Nothing For Obi

Why not name it after Mr Obi?

Na him choice Sha.

But one don invest put for Hero Beer and dem fit change Hero Beer to him name.