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Nanka Anambra state at 11pm last night

New developing areas of the beautiful city of Awka.

Anambra has the highest number of dual carriageways in eastern Nigeria. Almost everywhere every cities and towns in Anambra are connected by dual carriageways. This particular road connects Awka with Nnewi and Ekwulobia. Anambra has maintained the lead as the most developed Igbo state.

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Any new picture of the head bridge in Onitsha? The report we are getting is that nothing fundamentally different has been done or achieved there in 4 years! I still maintain Soludo lost a golden opportunity to achieve a new face for Anambra by rehabilitating that whole axis! He has never regained any appreciable momentum in Onitsha after getting lost in Okpoko! Even the Onitsha 2,0 is still fable............. It's like Soludo has an axe to grind with our major trading hubs............sad really

ANSMEDIA:
Anambra has the highest number of dual carriageways in eastern Nigeria. Almost everywhere every cities and towns in Anambra are connected by dual carriageways. This particular road connects Awka with Nnewi and Ekwulobia. Anambra has maintained the lead as the most developed Igbo state.

Soludo has done a remarkable job in upgrading roads across Anambra State. It is obvious to everyone that he is strategically transforming the state’s infrastructure by dualizing major roads and improving connectivity between key cities and communities. These developments have made transportation easier, safer, and more efficient for residents and businesses alike.

Unfortunately, many of these newly expanded highways are now being turned into parking lots by heavy-duty trucks, lorries, and tippers. This abuse defeats the very purpose for which the roads were constructed and expanded. Roads that were meant to ease traffic flow and improve movement are gradually becoming congested and unsafe because of indiscriminate parking by truck drivers.

The state government must therefore establish a dedicated task force to enforce strict regulations against parking on major highways. Any truck or lorry found parked on these roads should be immediately impounded and towed away, while the owners should pay a minimum fine of ₦200,000 before their vehicles are released.

This practice is not unique to Anambra. In many developed countries and even in several Nigerian states, parking on highways attracts heavy fines because it poses serious safety risks and obstructs traffic flow. For example, in civilized environments, trucks illegally parked on highways are quickly towed and operators face substantial penalties. These fines also serve as a source of revenue that governments use to maintain roads and traffic infrastructure.

Anambra State should adopt a similarly strict approach. If the government fails to act decisively, the benefits of these expensive road expansion projects will continue to be undermined by reckless parking habits. The people of the state deserve to fully enjoy the advantages of these modern highways without truck and tipper drivers turning them into permanent parking spaces.

ANSMEDIA:
Anambra has the highest number of dual carriageways in eastern Nigeria. Almost everywhere every cities and towns in Anambra are connected by dual carriageways. This particular road connects Awka with Nnewi and Ekwulobia. Anambra has maintained the lead as the most developed Igbo state.

I used this road when traveling to my village Uga. Very smooth and sweet.

God bless Governor Soludo.

What exactly is Soludo's plan for Onitsha? Why is he stuck in the main market, duelling with traders? I do not know why he is not building a brand-new Anambra main market in the spacious axis surrounding the second niger bridge! Is it me, or is Soludo slightly less focused this second term? I am not feeling this his second tenure!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpnvY8gmJ3M






https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hk-bCRaQj0







This is what Ndigbo did with Onitsha main market over 60 years ago..............it says a lot about our state of affairs that other African nations have slowly but surely outpaced us in every sphere of human endeavour............ Soludo should tell us where exactly he is taking us.......I see little focus in his activities of late!

ANSMEDIA:
Anambra has the highest number of dual carriageways in eastern Nigeria. Almost everywhere every cities and towns in Anambra are connected by dual carriageways. This particular road connects Awka with Nnewi and Ekwulobia. Anambra has maintained the lead as the most developed Igbo state.

You can do the praises without comparing anambra with her South east sister states, I think you're bigger than this "my dick is bigger than yours" thing. Abum ezigbo nwa otunkwo for your info. before you brand me any thing you like. For all I care, Anambra started witnessing dual carriageways lately and all credit must go to this administration, but believe it or not, Anambra is still the least among states in the south east when you talk about dual carriageways, though Soludo tried in that regard and I'm impressed but nwanne, kwusi itu amu tape, omenyelu anyi aka dika ndigbo.

Rayzoom:
You can do the praises without comparing anambra with her South east sister states, I think you're bigger than this "my dick is bigger than yours" thing. Abum ezigbo nwa otunkwo for your info. before you brand me any thing you like. For all I care, Anambra started witnessing dual carriageways lately and all credit must go to this administration, but believe it or not, Anambra is still the least among states in the south east when you talk about dual carriageways, though Soludo tried in that regard and I'm impressed but nwanne, kwusi itu amu tape, omenyelu anyi aka dika ndigbo.

I agree with you 100%, but there is room for healthy competition and comparison between the Southeast states! Anambra and Soludo has done well considering all factors and variables! However, I pray for God's speed upon the soludo administration! The state is lacking in critical Transport infrastructure........Imo,Enugu and abia are now building modern Passenger bus terminals in their major cities......Soludo has built one in Ekwuluobia but none in onitsha, Awka nor nnewi..............I have said it before that Anambra is an industrial and commercial logistics hub....its our unique selling point and we have to take advantage of it!

We need modern passenger terminals for the people that troopinto our state every day, we need Truck and trailer terminals for the 100s of trucks that move goods into and outta the state.......we need proper warehouse facilities for storage...............i dunno!

Compared to imo, enugu and abia, what Soludo buit was more or less a bus park. But yeah, Soludo has done considerably well in road construction and other sectors

Abufo:
I agree with you 100%, but there is room for healthy competition and comparison between the Southeast states! Anambra and Soludo has done well considering all factors and variables! However, I pray for God's speed upon the soludo administration! The state is lacking in critical Transport infrastructure........Imo,Enugu and abia are now building modern Passenger bus terminals in their major cities......Soludo has built one in Ekwuluobia but none in onitsha, Awka nor nnewi..............I have said it before that Anambra is an industrial and commercial logistics hub....its our unique selling point and we have to take advantage of it!

We need modern passenger terminals for the people that troopinto our state every day, we need Truck and trailer terminals for the 100s of trucks that move goods into and outta the state.......we need proper warehouse facilities for storage...............i dunno!

Anambra Partners Pharmaceutical Society Of Nigeria To Host 99Th PSN Annual National Conference
written by Chukwujekwu Ilozue
June 10, 2026


The Anambra State Government has approved a strategic partnership with the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) to host the organization’s 99th Annual National Conference, scheduled to commence on November 3, 2026.

The partnership was struck during a high-level courtesy visit by the PSN leadership at the Light House, (Government House) Awka, where the state government committed to providing comprehensive logistical and infrastructure support, with a particular focus on securing and preparing premier venues to ensure the event’s success.

The official announcement was made by the Governor Chukwuma Soludo, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Dr. Ben Nwankwo.

Speaking on behalf of the Governor, Dr. Nwankwo expressed the state’s profound gratitude in being selected as the host destination for the prestigious national gathering, emphasising that the administration is fully prepared to showcase Anambra’s emerging modern infrastructure and recreational advancements and encourage delegates to experience landmark state projects such as the Solution Fun City and the Anambra State Country Club.

The Government highlighted the cultural resonance of the conference theme, Ijele 2026, noting that the Ijele—a symbolic and majestic masquerade deeply rooted in Igbo heritage—signifies grandeur, leadership, and a monumental impact.

He noted that to guarantee seamless execution, the Anambra State Government will immediately constitute a dedicated Local Organizing Committee (LOC) to work in direct alignment with the national leadership of the PSN.

In his address, the National President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Pharm. Ayuba Tanko Ibrahim, expressed deep appreciation to Governor Soludo for the audience and commended the administration’s governance model.

The PSN leadership specifically lauded the Governor’s fiscal discipline and prudent resource management, innovation-driven governance and public sector modernization, aggressive infrastructure development across the state and robust economic strategies designed to attract private investment.

Pharm. Ibrahim noted that the selection of Anambra State as the host venue reflects the absolute confidence of the Nigerian pharmaceutical sector in the state’s industrialization roadmap, healthcare advancements, human capital development, and investor-friendly ecosystem, further observing that the event serves as a critical precursor to the PSN’s upcoming centenary celebration, marking 100 years of professional existence since its establishment in 1927.

The 99th Annual National Conference is projected to be one of the largest professional gatherings in the West African sub-region with an expected audience participation of five thousand participants, comprising pharmacists, pharmaceutical Scientists, healthcare professionals, policymakers, investors, regulators, as well as over 300 pharmaceutical manufacturers, importers, distributors, and service providers.

Again as an advocate of Investment, kudos to PCN for selecting Anambra. The state government needs to organize itself for this conference by ensuring that logistics is seamless to and from the ICC as well as parking. Hosting up to 5,000 attendees will require roughly 100 hotels with 50 room capacity and will require organized parking procedures and transport scheduling.

I suggest:

1) Divide that unkempt area on the left side they call parking lot into two. Grass the far side and build a parking lot on the one closest to the building.

2) Widen the road in front of the ICC to three lanes so as not to disrupt traffic along old road with one lane dedicated solely for entry/exit to the ICC.

3) Contract at least 20 long 50 seater buses for the period of the conference that will run three times a day to ferry attendees to/from the Conference Center at a fixed price. This will make it easier for attendees that go between the ICC and their hotels without depending on the chaotic nature of transport in Awka. Why three times? Because some attendees may stay only for the morning or the afternoon. Times I suggest are: - 8:00am -9am, 12pm-1pm and 5pm-6pm. Design key routes to reach largest number of hotels.

4) Ensure that conveniences within the ICC are suitable for hosting such a large number of people and emergency procedures are put in place in case of health or fire safety needs.

abuzz33:
Anambra Partners Pharmaceutical Society Of Nigeria To Host 99Th PSN Annual National Conference
written by Chukwujekwu Ilozue
June 10, 2026


The Anambra State Government has approved a strategic partnership with the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) to host the organization’s 99th Annual National Conference, scheduled to commence on November 3, 2026.

The partnership was struck during a high-level courtesy visit by the PSN leadership at the Light House, (Government House) Awka, where the state government committed to providing comprehensive logistical and infrastructure support, with a particular focus on securing and preparing premier venues to ensure the event’s success.

The official announcement was made by the Governor Chukwuma Soludo, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Dr. Ben Nwankwo.

Speaking on behalf of the Governor, Dr. Nwankwo expressed the state’s profound gratitude in being selected as the host destination for the prestigious national gathering, emphasising that the administration is fully prepared to showcase Anambra’s emerging modern infrastructure and recreational advancements and encourage delegates to experience landmark state projects such as the Solution Fun City and the Anambra State Country Club.

The Government highlighted the cultural resonance of the conference theme, Ijele 2026, noting that the Ijele—a symbolic and majestic masquerade deeply rooted in Igbo heritage—signifies grandeur, leadership, and a monumental impact.

He noted that to guarantee seamless execution, the Anambra State Government will immediately constitute a dedicated Local Organizing Committee (LOC) to work in direct alignment with the national leadership of the PSN.

In his address, the National President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Pharm. Ayuba Tanko Ibrahim, expressed deep appreciation to Governor Soludo for the audience and commended the administration’s governance model.

The PSN leadership specifically lauded the Governor’s fiscal discipline and prudent resource management, innovation-driven governance and public sector modernization, aggressive infrastructure development across the state and robust economic strategies designed to attract private investment.

Pharm. Ibrahim noted that the selection of Anambra State as the host venue reflects the absolute confidence of the Nigerian pharmaceutical sector in the state’s industrialization roadmap, healthcare advancements, human capital development, and investor-friendly ecosystem, further observing that the event serves as a critical precursor to the PSN’s upcoming centenary celebration, marking 100 years of professional existence since its establishment in 1927.

The 99th Annual National Conference is projected to be one of the largest professional gatherings in the West African sub-region with an expected audience participation of five thousand participants, comprising pharmacists, pharmaceutical Scientists, healthcare professionals, policymakers, investors, regulators, as well as over 300 pharmaceutical manufacturers, importers, distributors, and service providers.

The over hyped England football team must get a beating tonight.

The Chinua Achebe airport does roughly 300 passengers per day or roughly N1m in revenue per day. The yearly revenue of less than 400m yearly means that it is effectively subsidized by the ANSG because that is not going to be enough to run power, pay salaries and upkeep the tremendous capital costs of maintenance.

Building a second airport is foolishness or a looting opportunity. Some say Soludo is building it for a proposed new South East state promoting Ekwulobia as the capital but its grand foolishness.

If he wants to leave a fundamental legacy project there are far more impactful things he can do such as many that you suggest. Indeed, if transport is his concern its about time the state organizes transport with modern buses and phases out keke anx shuttle buses.

OreMI22:
I came across claims on social media that Governor Soludo is planning to build another airport in Anambra State. Can anyone with credible information confirm whether this is true or simply misinformation?

If there are indeed plans for another airport, I believe the proposal deserves careful public scrutiny.

Building an airport is far more than constructing a runway. Aviation infrastructure must meet stringent safety and regulatory standards, while attracting airline operators depends on commercial viability, passenger demand, and supporting infrastructure. Governments cannot compel private airlines to operate routes that are not economically sustainable.

Anambra already has the Chinua Achebe International Airport at Umueri, while Asaba International Airport is roughly one to two hours away by road for many parts of the state. Rather than building another airport in such close proximity, it may be more prudent to continue developing the existing airport into a fully competitive passenger and cargo hub with modern cargo terminals, maintenance facilities, logistics infrastructure, and better transport connections.

Major Nigerian commercial centres illustrate this approach. Lagos, Kano, Abuja, and Port Harcourt each rely primarily on one major international airport that has received continuous investment over the years, rather than building multiple airports within short driving distances of one another.

If the Anambra State Government has substantial resources available for infrastructure, there are arguably many higher-priority projects that could deliver broader economic benefits.

For example, Lagos has invested heavily in urban mass transit through the Lagos Rail Mass Transit system, including the Blue Line and Red Line, to reduce congestion and improve mobility. Addis Ababa transformed urban transportation by building the Addis Ababa Light Rail—the first modern light rail system in sub-Saharan Africa—which now serves hundreds of thousands of commuters. Abuja has also developed the Abuja Rail Mass Transit, connecting the city centre with the airport corridor and laying the foundation for future expansion. These examples demonstrate how strategic rail investments can stimulate economic growth, reduce traffic congestion, and improve the quality of urban life.

Anambra could similarly explore developing an urban rail or light rail network linking Awka, Onitsha, Nnewi, and neighbouring commercial centres. Such a system could significantly reduce road congestion while supporting commerce and industrial development.

Beyond rail transport, several other infrastructure priorities could have a transformative impact on the state's economy:

Dualize major highways and construct additional flyovers to eliminate traffic bottlenecks.
Develop independent power plants that utilize the state's natural gas resources to improve electricity supply for industries and households.
Encourage investment in modular refineries and downstream petroleum industries where commercially and environmentally viable.
Redevelop commercial districts by constructing modern shopping centres with adequate parking, sanitation, fire safety systems, and recreational facilities, reducing pressure on aging markets such as Onitsha Main Market.
Collaborate with neighbouring states and the Federal Government to improve rail connectivity between Onitsha, Enugu, and the Onne Port corridor, making it easier for imported goods to reach commercial markets.
Build modern intercity bus terminals in Awka, Onitsha, and Nnewi similar to those recently developed in cities such as Umuahia and Enugu.
Invest in world-class universities, teaching hospitals, research centres, and specialist medical facilities that can attract professionals and reduce medical tourism.
Upgrade Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University with modern laboratories, lecture halls, student accommodation, and research infrastructure.
Encourage private investment in internationally rated hotels, convention centres, and tourism infrastructure to support business travel and conferences.

Anambra remains one of Nigeria's most commercially vibrant states, but significant investments are still needed in transportation, healthcare, education, energy, urban planning, and industrial infrastructure.

For these reasons, if another airport is indeed being proposed, I believe the government should clearly explain the economic justification, projected passenger demand, financing model, expected return on investment, and how the project compares with other pressing infrastructure priorities. Transparent public engagement would help citizens understand why another airport should take precedence over projects that many may consider more urgent.

OreMI22:
I came across claims on social media that Governor Soludo is planning to build another airport in Anambra State. Can anyone with credible information confirm whether this is true or simply misinformation?

If there are indeed plans for another airport, I believe the proposal deserves careful public scrutiny.

Building an airport is far more than constructing a runway. Aviation infrastructure must meet stringent safety and regulatory standards, while attracting airline operators depends on commercial viability, passenger demand, and supporting infrastructure. Governments cannot compel private airlines to operate routes that are not economically sustainable.

Anambra already has the Chinua Achebe International Airport at Umueri, while Asaba International Airport is roughly one to two hours away by road for many parts of the state. Rather than building another airport in such close proximity, it may be more prudent to continue developing the existing airport into a fully competitive passenger and cargo hub with modern cargo terminals, maintenance facilities, logistics infrastructure, and better transport connections.

Major Nigerian commercial centres illustrate this approach. Lagos, Kano, Abuja, and Port Harcourt each rely primarily on one major international airport that has received continuous investment over the years, rather than building multiple airports within short driving distances of one another.

If the Anambra State Government has substantial resources available for infrastructure, there are arguably many higher-priority projects that could deliver broader economic benefits.

For example, Lagos has invested heavily in urban mass transit through the Lagos Rail Mass Transit system, including the Blue Line and Red Line, to reduce congestion and improve mobility. Addis Ababa transformed urban transportation by building the Addis Ababa Light Rail—the first modern light rail system in sub-Saharan Africa—which now serves hundreds of thousands of commuters. Abuja has also developed the Abuja Rail Mass Transit, connecting the city centre with the airport corridor and laying the foundation for future expansion. These examples demonstrate how strategic rail investments can stimulate economic growth, reduce traffic congestion, and improve the quality of urban life.

Anambra could similarly explore developing an urban rail or light rail network linking Awka, Onitsha, Nnewi, and neighbouring commercial centres. Such a system could significantly reduce road congestion while supporting commerce and industrial development.

Beyond rail transport, several other infrastructure priorities could have a transformative impact on the state's economy:

Dualize major highways and construct additional flyovers to eliminate traffic bottlenecks.
Develop independent power plants that utilize the state's natural gas resources to improve electricity supply for industries and households.
Encourage investment in modular refineries and downstream petroleum industries where commercially and environmentally viable.
Redevelop commercial districts by constructing modern shopping centres with adequate parking, sanitation, fire safety systems, and recreational facilities, reducing pressure on aging markets such as Onitsha Main Market.
Collaborate with neighbouring states and the Federal Government to improve rail connectivity between Onitsha, Enugu, and the Onne Port corridor, making it easier for imported goods to reach commercial markets.
Build modern intercity bus terminals in Awka, Onitsha, and Nnewi similar to those recently developed in cities such as Umuahia and Enugu.
Invest in world-class universities, teaching hospitals, research centres, and specialist medical facilities that can attract professionals and reduce medical tourism.
Upgrade Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University with modern laboratories, lecture halls, student accommodation, and research infrastructure.
Encourage private investment in internationally rated hotels, convention centres, and tourism infrastructure to support business travel and conferences.

Anambra remains one of Nigeria's most commercially vibrant states, but significant investments are still needed in transportation, healthcare, education, energy, urban planning, and industrial infrastructure.

For these reasons, if another airport is indeed being proposed, I believe the government should clearly explain the economic justification, projected passenger demand, financing model, expected return on investment, and how the project compares with other pressing infrastructure priorities. Transparent public engagement would help citizens understand why another airport should take precedence over projects that many may consider more urgent.

It shocked me that Soludo would indeed be so wasteful to plan another substandard so called “airport” without sustaining and improving the existing Chinua Achebe International Airport.

Nigerian governors come up with frivolous projects just to loot the treasury and this second airport story is purely for looting. Even in huge America cities whose GDP dwarfs the GDP of entire southern Nigerian have ONE airport that they have continued to improve. Cities such as Washington DC, San Francisco, Atlanta, Miami, Houston, Charlotte, Denver etc have been developing their airport into world class facilities. In South Africa, their major airports in Cape Town, Joberg, Bloemfontein, Limpopo, etc are continuously improved annually into world class facilities. It’s only in Nigeria that a capital intensive project such as an airport is left in its initial shoddy state while new and even shoddier airports are built.

Soludo should emulate Peter Mbah and Alex Otto who have been systematically improving their states through strategic development of infrastructure including modern bus terminals, and supporting the establishment of independent power plants to boost their economy.

Soludo is building Aerotropolis international airport. This area has been approved as a Free Trade Zone. Anambra needs the infrastructures, you have never supported Anambra even having one airport, you were all over here when Chinua Achebe airport was being built and we know how you were here crying up and down, today, we got it and going even higher to the next one.

abuzz33:
The Chinua Achebe airport does roughly 300 passengers per day or roughly N1m in revenue per day. The yearly revenue of less than 400m yearly means that it is effectively subsidized by the ANSG because that is not going to be enough to run power, pay salaries and upkeep the tremendous capital costs of maintenance.

Building a second airport is foolishness or a looting opportunity. Some say Soludo is building it for a proposed new South East state promoting Ekwulobia as the capital but its grand foolishness.

If he wants to leave a fundamental legacy project there are far more impactful things he can do such as many that you suggest. Indeed, if transport is his concern its about time the state organizes transport with modern buses and phases out keke anx shuttle buses.

Soludo is right on track in delivering great projects in Anambra. There’s nothing to emulate from Mbah that’s all about media propaganda but almost little to show despite the huge debt or Otti that’s hired media data boys to project him.

Where are the substandard Mbah bus terminals? Has it been put to use? If it was Soludo that invested in airline like Mbah, you all would still come here to post nonsense. But Mbah is hailed for wasting state resources on a refurbished aircraft, something Okorocha did in the past and we know how it ended.

Soludo has done more projects than any southeast governor and keep doing. Other states in the region should come to Soludo and learn work. Soludo is the best governor out of southeast.

Cjrane2:
It shocked me that Soludo would indeed be so wasteful to plan another substandard so called “airport” without sustaining and improving the existing Chinua Achebe International Airport.

Nigerian governors come up with frivolous projects just to loot the treasury and this second airport story is purely for looting. Even in huge America cities whose GDP dwarfs the GDP of entire southern Nigerian have ONE airport that they have continued to improve. Cities such as Washington DC, San Francisco, Atlanta, Miami, Houston, Charlotte, Denver etc have been developing their airport into world class facilities. In South Africa, their major airports in Cape Town, Joberg, Bloemfontein, Limpopo, etc are continuously improved annually into world class facilities. It’s only in Nigeria that a capital intensive project such as an airport is left in its initial shoddy state while new and even shoddier airports are built.

Soludo should emulate Peter Mbah and Alex Otto who have been systematically improving their states through strategic development of infrastructure including modern bus terminals, and supporting the establishment of independent power plants to boost their economy.

You said it all. Good job.

ANSMEDIA:
Soludo is right on track in delivering great projects in Anambra. There’s nothing to emulate from Mbah that’s all about media propaganda but almost little to show despite the huge debt or Otti that’s hired media data boys to project him.

Where are the substandard Mbah bus terminals? Has it been put to use? If it was Soludo that invested in airline like Mbah, you all would still come here to post nonsense. But Mbah is hailed for wasting state resources on a refurbished aircraft, something Okorocha did in the past and we know how it ended.

Soludo has done more projects than any southeast governor and keep doing. Other states in the region should come to Soludo and learn work. Soludo is the best governor out of southeast.

You have come back to this thread again after Achebe airport. The new airport is already under construction, so stop worrying yourself , because we don’t need your input on anytimg concerning Anambra. Anambra is not interested in any state creation of a sort in SE. If other SE states wants state creation, they should go on. Anambra is a monolith state and will not get involved in state partitioning.

abuzz33:
The Chinua Achebe airport does roughly 300 passengers per day or roughly N1m in revenue per day. The yearly revenue of less than 400m yearly means that it is effectively subsidized by the ANSG because that is not going to be enough to run power, pay salaries and upkeep the tremendous capital costs of maintenance.

Building a second airport is foolishness or a looting opportunity. Some say Soludo is building it for a proposed new South East state promoting Ekwulobia as the capital but its grand foolishness.

If he wants to leave a fundamental legacy project there are far more impactful things he can do such as many that you suggest. Indeed, if transport is his concern its about time the state organizes transport with modern buses and phases out keke anx shuttle buses.

He is not planning, he is already constructing an aerotropolis international airport. The project has been awarded and contractors are already on site. Soludo has done well and keep doing; he has done many dual carriageways across the state to connect the cities, that’s the first state before building bus terminals, putting the necessary infrastructures on ground. That’s the mistake other states made, rushing to build bus terminals without necessary infrastructures to link up the state with dual carriageways and other necessary facilities.

OreMI22:
I came across claims on social media that Governor Soludo is planning to build another airport in Anambra State. Can anyone with credible information confirm whether this is true or simply misinformation?

If there are indeed plans for another airport, I believe the proposal deserves careful public scrutiny.

Building an airport is far more than constructing a runway. Aviation infrastructure must meet stringent safety and regulatory standards, while attracting airline operators depends on commercial viability, passenger demand, and supporting infrastructure. Governments cannot compel private airlines to operate routes that are not economically sustainable.

Anambra already has the Chinua Achebe International Airport at Umueri, while Asaba International Airport is roughly one to two hours away by road for many parts of the state. Rather than building another airport in such close proximity, it may be more prudent to continue developing the existing airport into a fully competitive passenger and cargo hub with modern cargo terminals, maintenance facilities, logistics infrastructure, and better transport connections.

Major Nigerian commercial centres illustrate this approach. Lagos, Kano, Abuja, and Port Harcourt each rely primarily on one major international airport that has received continuous investment over the years, rather than building multiple airports within short driving distances of one another.

If the Anambra State Government has substantial resources available for infrastructure, there are arguably many higher-priority projects that could deliver broader economic benefits.

For example, Lagos has invested heavily in urban mass transit through the Lagos Rail Mass Transit system, including the Blue Line and Red Line, to reduce congestion and improve mobility. Addis Ababa transformed urban transportation by building the Addis Ababa Light Rail—the first modern light rail system in sub-Saharan Africa—which now serves hundreds of thousands of commuters. Abuja has also developed the Abuja Rail Mass Transit, connecting the city centre with the airport corridor and laying the foundation for future expansion. These examples demonstrate how strategic rail investments can stimulate economic growth, reduce traffic congestion, and improve the quality of urban life.

Anambra could similarly explore developing an urban rail or light rail network linking Awka, Onitsha, Nnewi, and neighbouring commercial centres. Such a system could significantly reduce road congestion while supporting commerce and industrial development.

Beyond rail transport, several other infrastructure priorities could have a transformative impact on the state's economy:

Dualize major highways and construct additional flyovers to eliminate traffic bottlenecks.
Develop independent power plants that utilize the state's natural gas resources to improve electricity supply for industries and households.
Encourage investment in modular refineries and downstream petroleum industries where commercially and environmentally viable.
Redevelop commercial districts by constructing modern shopping centres with adequate parking, sanitation, fire safety systems, and recreational facilities, reducing pressure on aging markets such as Onitsha Main Market.
Collaborate with neighbouring states and the Federal Government to improve rail connectivity between Onitsha, Enugu, and the Onne Port corridor, making it easier for imported goods to reach commercial markets.
Build modern intercity bus terminals in Awka, Onitsha, and Nnewi similar to those recently developed in cities such as Umuahia and Enugu.
Invest in world-class universities, teaching hospitals, research centres, and specialist medical facilities that can attract professionals and reduce medical tourism.
Upgrade Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University with modern laboratories, lecture halls, student accommodation, and research infrastructure.
Encourage private investment in internationally rated hotels, convention centres, and tourism infrastructure to support business travel and conferences.

Anambra remains one of Nigeria's most commercially vibrant states, but significant investments are still needed in transportation, healthcare, education, energy, urban planning, and industrial infrastructure.

For these reasons, if another airport is indeed being proposed, I believe the government should clearly explain the economic justification, projected passenger demand, financing model, expected return on investment, and how the project compares with other pressing infrastructure priorities. Transparent public engagement would help citizens understand why another airport should take precedence over projects that many may consider more urgent.

I’m surprised that Governor Soludo, being an economist, is embarking on an utterly wasteful project like the aerotropolis project 🤦🏽‍♂️

What would happen to the Chinua Achebe International Airport? Is it going to be shut down?

It is not a wasteful project. Achebe international airport will still be there and function, the new airport is an aerotropolis that comes with FTZ, mix industrial city, etc. they serve different purposes. Soludo is an economist and know better than you. He did it in CBN and he’s doing it in Anambra. Anambra shall continue to lead as the most developed Igbo state. You people should leave Anambra alone and focus’s on your states.

PDPGuy:
I’m surprised that Governor Soludo, being an economist, is embarking on an utterly wasteful project like the aerotropolis projectWhat would happen to the Chinua Achebe International Airport? Is it going to be shut down?

It is worrisome that almost all the people against this project are non Anambra people. You people should leave Anambra alone and focus on your states. What I see is envy veiled as concern. Soludo is doing well, and we Anambra people are happy with the massive overall development in Anambra. Anambra shall continue to lead as the most developed Igbo state. Anambra Aerotropolis international airport is already an ongoing construction and high speed of the construction is phenomenal. So you people should go and worry about something else because this one is already done. God bless Anambra.

FOXDOSSIER:
It is not a wasteful project. Achebe international airport will still be there and function, the new airport is an aerotropolis that comes with FTZ, mix industrial city, etc. they serve different purposes. Soludo is an economist and know better than you. He did it in CBN and he’s doing it in Anambra. Anambra shall continue to lead as the most developed Igbo state. You people should leave Anambra alone and focus’s on your states.

Lol
I’m from Anambra. As the Achebe airport barely generates 1 million in monthly revenue, this new aerotropolis would basically finish it off

FOXDOSSIER:
It is worrisome that almost all the people against this project are non Anambra people. You people should leave Anambra alone and focus on your states. What I see is envy veiled as concern. Soludo is doing well, and we Anambra people are happy with the massive overall development in Anambra. Anambra shall continue to lead as the most developed Igbo state. Anambra Aerotropolis international airport is already an ongoing construction and high speed of the construction is phenomenal. So you people should go and worry about something else because this one is already done. God bless Anambra.

You can't ask people to speak on their own state, then speak about other igbo states in the same paragraph.
Building and areopolis away from your new airport is only being done because he can't claim the airport as is own. This is a common issue with governance in nigeria where every governor will start something all over rather than build on what previous admins did. Its an ignorant project. If you disagree disagree, but stop being sentimental Soludo doesn't send your life

You are from Imo state, go and focus on what your Supreme Court governor is doing. All the people complaining here are non Anambra people. Why?

Anambra through Soludo is building what Anambra needs as the most developed Igbo state. You people all camp here deceiving yourselves in your envy and bitterness. This was what all of you did when Obiano was building the first airport. Now you guy are at it again. The airport is already being built, no amount of blackmail by you envious bitter non Anambra people can work here.

Ikengawo:
You can't ask people to speak on their own state, then speak about other igbo states in the same paragraph.
Building and areopolis away from your new airport is only being done because he can't claim the airport as is own. This is a common issue with governance in nigeria where every governor will start something all over rather than build on what previous admins did. Its an ignorant project. If you disagree disagree, but stop being sentimental Soludo doesn't send your life

I know you so well, even offline, you wish you are from Anambra, but you can never be, do keep deceiving yourself lol
Anambra airport is just barely 5yrs old, but it is doing far better than other airports in SE that have been there for 30 and 50yrs. The new Aerotropolis international airport will be a game changer because it has FTZ incorporated in it. That’s how to measure his successful an airport is doing. Anambra airport generate over 50million every month and that’s the highest of any airport in SE. Bunch of envious bitter people. You people should go and focus on your states.

PDPGuy:
I’m from Anambra. As the Achebe airport barely generates 1 million in monthly revenue, this new aerotropolis would basically finish it off