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You are spot on. I endorse all your responses to these envious non Anambra people that always camp on this thread.

This was how they came here when Obiano was building the first airport and tried to confuse us here but they failed as usual. Today they are on Soludo.

These people are pure jealous and jittery that Anambra had given the four other SE states a very huge margin in development indicators.

Their criticism towards the new airport is not out of love but fear that Anambra is further widen the development gap with additional airport and attendant facilities and economic opportunities that comes with it in that axis. So we all know the games.

My happiness is that Soludo is already on site working night and day to deliver the aerotroplis.

FOXDOSSIER:
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.

FOXDOSSIER:
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.

😂🤣😂🤣🤣

Why on earth would I lie about my state of origin?

South East is fast becoming a burial ground.

Putin has said previously about Africa in general, but no where is it more evident than in South East.

South East is becoming a very big cemetery.

The other day ,one of my cousin traveled from calabar to Umuezeinyi for burial of his friend, all he could see is empty buildings and Graves, in the compounds with no sign of life .

🤣🤣🤣

Maybe you think you are dealing with a newbie on this app. We know all of you, just keep deceiving yourself !

PDPGuy:
Why on earth would I lie about my state of origin?

Thank you so much. You know these ediots so well. They will never go and mind their states, they all camp here, waiting to see any update they will talk down on. Anambra shall continue to lead as the most developed Igbo state.

Thamesbridge:
You are spot on. I endorse all your responses to these envious non Anambra people that always camp on this thread.

This was how they came here when Obiano was building the first airport and tried to confuse us here but they failed as usual. Today they are on Soludo.

These people are pure jealous and jittery that Anambra had given the four other SE states a very huge margin in development indicators.

Their criticism towards the new airport is not out of love but fear that Anambra is further widen the development gap with additional airport and attendant facilities and economic opportunities that comes with it in that axis. So we all know the games.

My happiness is that Soludo is already on site working night and day to deliver the aerotroplis.

FOXDOSSIER:
You are from Imo state, go and focus on year 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.

I'll continue speaking about everything i want to speak about

You are free to state everything you want to state, it’s also my right to respond accordingly and remind you about your own state that you need to speak for too.

Ikengawo:
I'll continue speaking about everything i want to speak about

FOXDOSSIER:
You are free to state everything you want to state, it’s also my right to respond accordingly and remind you about your own state that you need to speak for too.

Yes it is. I couldn't imagine having a problem with that. But even if I did, my feeling wouldn't matter.

FOXDOSSIER:
🤣🤣🤣

Maybe you think you are dealing with a newbie on this app. We know all of you, just keep deceiving yourself !

Lol. If you insist on believing wrong info, then I can’t help you

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

God bless Governor Soludo.

Amen to your prayer.

And I also pray The Lord to continue to strengthen Prof for when he eventually becomes the President of the Federal republic of Nigeria to be able to continue with this momentum.

Your Imo state should be your priority. You cannot love my state more than I do !

Ikengawo:
Yes it is. I couldn't imagine having a problem with that. But even if I did, my feeling wouldn't matter.

lol if only you know who is behind this handle, there’s no person on this place that I do not know their state of origin. You aren’t dealing with a newbie !

PDPGuy:
Lol. If you insist on believing wrong info, then I can’t help you

FOXDOSSIER:
lol if only you know who is behind this handle, there’s no person on this place that I do not know their state of origin. You aren’t dealing with a newbie !

Again, you’re wrong

I am right and you know it. !

PDPGuy:
Again, you’re wrong

EKONGKING:
South East is fast becoming a burial ground.

Putin has said previously about Africa in general, but no where is it more evident than in South East.

South East is becoming a very big cemetery.

The other day ,one of my cousin traveled from calabar to Umuezeinyi for burial of his friend, all he could see is empty buildings and Graves, in the compounds with no sign of life .

I gave a robust response yesterday to this lying, provocative post, and sharply my post was hidden! You can have an idea of the true identity behind certain monikers based on the leeway they're given to make unfounded and false posts, as well as the speed with which robust engagements with such posts are hidden!

IGBOSON1:
I gave a robust response yesterday to this lying, provocative post, and sharply my post was hidden! You can have an idea of the true identity behind certain monikers based on the leeway they're given to make unfounded and false posts, as well as the speed with which robust engagements with such posts are hidden!

What is there to hide and hate , when entire region history is known to whole wide world , from high bride prices to cost of burial in that region and making u guys chase money at all cost .

sometime it is better to reflect on ur society as a whole .

EKONGKING:
South East is fast becoming a burial ground.

Putin has said previously about Africa in general, but no where is it more evident than in South East.

South East is becoming a very big cemetery.

The other day ,one of my cousin traveled from calabar to Umuezeinyi for burial of his friend, all he could see is empty buildings and Graves, in the compounds with no sign of life .

putin never said that nonsense

OreMI22:

Governor Charles Soludo’s proposal to build a second airport in Anambra State deserves serious public scrutiny. With approximately three years and eight months remaining in his administration, the question is not whether Anambra needs development, but whether another airport is the most urgent and financially responsible priority for the state at this time.

The historical evidence from airport development across Nigeria raises important concerns about the feasibility of completing such a major project within the remaining lifespan of the current administration. Large airport projects, even in states with significantly larger revenues and financial capacity than Anambra, have often taken many years to complete.

For example, Delta State’s Asaba International Airport took about four years from commencement to opening, despite Delta being one of Nigeria’s wealthier states with significant oil-derived revenues. Bayelsa International Airport took approximately seven to eight years before reaching operational milestones. The Chinua Achebe International Airport in Anambra itself took several years from launch to commissioning. Even major federal airport projects such as the Lagos International Airport development and other national airport infrastructure projects have historically required many years of planning, adequate land acquisition, and compensation, project funding, and execution.

These examples demonstrate that airports are not simple projects that can be rushed through political timelines. They require extensive planning, land preparation, engineering studies, financing, regulatory approvals, construction, certification, and the attraction of airlines willing to operate commercially. Even when an airport is the government’s major infrastructure priority, completion within a single political term is not guaranteed.

This raises a fundamental question: why is Anambra pursuing a second airport when the existing Chinua Achebe International Airport has not yet reached its full commercial potential?

Governor Soludo’s administration has suggested that the proposed airport would serve the wider Southeast region. However, this argument requires closer examination. The Southeast already has multiple functional airports:

Imo State has the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri.
Enugu State has the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, which serves as the region’s major international airport.
Abia State is developing an airport at Nsulu, located between Umuahia and Aba.
Ebonyi State has an airport in Abakaliki, although it continues to face challenges attracting regular airline operations.
Anambra has the Chinua Achebe International airport, Umueri

Given these existing and planned airports, the question becomes: what specific regional gap is this new Anambra airport solving that cannot be addressed by improving and expanding existing Chinua Achebe International airport?

A more difficult question must also be asked: does Anambra realistically have the financial strength and passenger demand required to build an airport that can compete with established facilities such as Asaba International Airport or even its own Chinua Achebe International Airport?

Airlines do not choose airports because of political announcements. They choose airports based on passenger demand, profitability, operational efficiency, infrastructure quality, and convenience. If a new airport cannot attract airlines away from existing airports, then taxpayers may be left funding another expensive infrastructure project with limited practical value.

There is also a painful historical precedent within Anambra itself. The state previously pursued an airport project at Oba, which was eventually abandoned and later became associated with severe environmental problems, including erosion challenges. This history should encourage caution. A government must not begin another ambitious airport project without a clear, sustainable plan for completion and operation.

The deeper concern is whether large infrastructure projects are being prioritized because they genuinely serve the public interest or because they create opportunities for political visibility, financial expenditure and even opportunity for treasury looting. Across Nigeria’s history, poorly planned “white elephant” projects have consumed public resources while providing limited benefits to citizens. Indeed, many are abandoned after massive resources have been wasted on them.

Public officials who misuse government resources must remember that accountability can extend beyond their time in office. Nigeria’s anti-corruption agencies, including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have previously investigated and recovered assets linked to former public officials accused of corruption. The case of former Attorney General of the Federation Malami, whose assets were targeted in corruption recovery efforts, serves as a reminder that questionable government transactions can continue to face scrutiny long after administrations leave office.

Anambra deserves development, but development must be guided by evidence, economic reality, and long-term sustainability. Anambra deserves light railway systems linking the major cities, Modular refineries and use of its massive gas resources for a power generation to make the state self-sufficient in electricity and support massive industrialization. Before committing billions of naira to another airport project, the government should first maximize the potential of Chinua Achebe International Airport, invest in roads, healthcare, education, industrial development, and improve existing infrastructure that directly affects millions of citizens.

The central question is not whether Anambra can build another airport. The question is whether Anambra can afford to build another airport that may never achieve the economic justification required to sustain it. While so many critical projects that will boost industrialization of the state, support stable electricity in the state, improve IGR & good-paying job creation through modular refineries and light rail projects are overlooked due to "lack of funds".

A responsible government must not measure success by the number of projects started, but by the number of projects completed, utilized, and delivering measurable economic benefits to the people and the state.

The opportunity cost of a second Anambra airport will be disastrous for the state. The scarce resources that will be devoted to it, will deprive other equally important sectors of financing . The possibility that the present administration might not finish the project and that the next administration might not continue with it, will leave us with the most expensive white elephant project in the history of Anambra state.

The same problem that has bedeviled development in Nigeria has become so intractable that unless wastage of public funds is severely punished, our politicians will continue to trap us in perpetual poverty and underdevelopment through wasteful expenditure.

Since independence, not a single hospital or university in Nigeria is of even South African standard because one government will start a university or general hospital, then the next government will abandon them and build their own equally substandard hospital without bothering to equip the already existing ones to basic standards. So we end up having multiple substandard facilities everywhere.

Why can’t Soludo focus on ensuring international cargo flights begin at the Chinua Achebe international airport by building standard cargo sheds and bringing in specialized heavy duty equipment and establishing a state agency to coordinate with Onitsha and Nnewi based importers to use chartered airfreight flights to cheaply bring cargo from China and Dubai even if it is a weekly freight flight? Many small African countries have such arrangements with Ethiopian airlines.

I think Soludo is likely looking for avenues to massively loot the state to build a war chest of funds for his presidential ambition after his tenure ends. Unfortunately for him, in Nigeria, when Igbo politicians steal, the full weight of the law will fall upon them.

One point about South Africans expelling Nigerians from their country is that they asked us to go back home and fight for your country. It is so accurate because we leave these politicians to waste our common resources that could be used to build good refineries, power plants and other good paying jobs at home using our God-given oil and other resources- to run to other countries to drag their own jobs and resources with them.

I have always been a Soludo supporter but I also know that he is frustratingly stubborn and always likes to prove a point even when he is clearly missing the point. So Soludo must be ready to forfeit all his Abuja and Isuofia properties as well as spend a long time in jail if he thinks he can merely waste resources and abandon some cleared bush paths somewhere and claim those were the billions of naira he spent on Anambra 2nd airfield. Personally I will ensure I submit multiple petitions to EFCC to investigate the veracity of claims made in reference of to this project if he abandoned it after claiming to spend billions of state funds on a clearly white elephant project

Anambra state sits on a gas basin, which is the critical fuel for electricity generation. A power plant the size of Geometric Aba will have a steady source of gas to power it, which will be definitely,a game changer for for the massive industrialization if Anambra state.

If I were the governor of Anambra state,a 250 MW power plant will be by far more of a priority for me than a second airport. Especially now that electricity generation have been removed from the federal exclusive list.

If a professor of economics don't know that a power project is far more beneficial to Anambra state at this point in time than a so called dubious aerotropolise,we should seriously question his professorship.

OreMI22:

Governor Charles Soludo’s proposal to build a second airport in Anambra State deserves serious public scrutiny. With approximately three years and eight months remaining in his administration, the question is not whether Anambra needs development, but whether another airport is the most urgent and financially responsible priority for the state at this time.

The historical evidence from airport development across Nigeria raises important concerns about the feasibility of completing such a major project within the remaining lifespan of the current administration. Large airport projects, even in states with significantly larger revenues and financial capacity than Anambra, have often taken many years to complete.

For example, Delta State’s Asaba International Airport took about four years from commencement to opening, despite Delta being one of Nigeria’s wealthier states with significant oil-derived revenues. Bayelsa International Airport took approximately seven to eight years before reaching operational milestones. The Chinua Achebe International Airport in Anambra itself took several years from launch to commissioning. Even major federal airport projects such as the Lagos International Airport development and other national airport infrastructure projects have historically required many years of planning, adequate land acquisition, and compensation, project funding, and execution.

These examples demonstrate that airports are not simple projects that can be rushed through political timelines. They require extensive planning, land preparation, engineering studies, financing, regulatory approvals, construction, certification, and the attraction of airlines willing to operate commercially. Even when an airport is the government’s major infrastructure priority, completion within a single political term is not guaranteed.

This raises a fundamental question: why is Anambra pursuing a second airport when the existing Chinua Achebe International Airport has not yet reached its full commercial potential?

Governor Soludo’s administration has suggested that the proposed airport would serve the wider Southeast region. However, this argument requires closer examination. The Southeast already has multiple functional airports:

Imo State has the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri.
Enugu State has the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, which serves as the region’s major international airport.
Abia State is developing an airport at Nsulu, located between Umuahia and Aba.
Ebonyi State has an airport in Abakaliki, although it continues to face challenges attracting regular airline operations.
Anambra has the Chinua Achebe International airport, Umueri

Given these existing and planned airports, the question becomes: what specific regional gap is this new Anambra airport solving that cannot be addressed by improving and expanding existing Chinua Achebe International airport?

A more difficult question must also be asked: does Anambra realistically have the financial strength and passenger demand required to build an airport that can compete with established facilities such as Asaba International Airport or even its own Chinua Achebe International Airport?

Airlines do not choose airports because of political announcements. They choose airports based on passenger demand, profitability, operational efficiency, infrastructure quality, and convenience. If a new airport cannot attract airlines away from existing airports, then taxpayers may be left funding another expensive infrastructure project with limited practical value.

There is also a painful historical precedent within Anambra itself. The state previously pursued an airport project at Oba, which was eventually abandoned and later became associated with severe environmental problems, including erosion challenges. This history should encourage caution. A government must not begin another ambitious airport project without a clear, sustainable plan for completion and operation.

The deeper concern is whether large infrastructure projects are being prioritized because they genuinely serve the public interest or because they create opportunities for political visibility, financial expenditure and even opportunity for treasury looting. Across Nigeria’s history, poorly planned “white elephant” projects have consumed public resources while providing limited benefits to citizens. Indeed, many are abandoned after massive resources have been wasted on them.

Public officials who misuse government resources must remember that accountability can extend beyond their time in office. Nigeria’s anti-corruption agencies, including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have previously investigated and recovered assets linked to former public officials accused of corruption. The case of former Attorney General of the Federation Malami, whose assets were targeted in corruption recovery efforts, serves as a reminder that questionable government transactions can continue to face scrutiny long after administrations leave office.

Anambra deserves development, but development must be guided by evidence, economic reality, and long-term sustainability. Anambra deserves light railway systems linking the major cities, Modular refineries and use of its massive gas resources for a power generation to make the state self-sufficient in electricity and support massive industrialization. Before committing billions of naira to another airport project, the government should first maximize the potential of Chinua Achebe International Airport, invest in roads, healthcare, education, industrial development, and improve existing infrastructure that directly affects millions of citizens.

The central question is not whether Anambra can build another airport. The question is whether Anambra can afford to build another airport that may never achieve the economic justification required to sustain it. While so many critical projects that will boost industrialization of the state, support stable electricity in the state, improve IGR & good-paying job creation through modular refineries and light rail projects are overlooked due to "lack of funds".

A responsible government must not measure success by the number of projects started, but by the number of projects completed, utilized, and delivering measurable economic benefits to the people and the state.

You mentioned several legacy projects that Governor Soludo could undertake to leave a lasting impact on Anambra State.

Despite the criticisms of former Governor Willie Obiano, he increased the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) by ensuring that Anambra became an oil-producing state, enabling it to receive the 13% oil derivation fund. He also promoted agricultural development by supporting the production of Anambra Rice.

Similarly, former Governor Peter Obi invested in SABMiller, creating a long-term source of revenue for the state’s IGR. He also established a state university and a teaching hospital, while carrying out a comprehensive renovation of public schools across the state.

If Governor Soludo does not wish to continue the legacies of Peter Obi or Willie Obiano, why not pursue a transformative project of his own? He could follow the example of Governor Alex Otti by encouraging companies such as Nestoil or Seplat to partner with Orient Petroleum Resources Ltd. to complete the long-abandoned refinery project at Igbariam. He could also harness Anambra’s natural gas resources to build a gas-fired power plant, similar to the Geometric Power project in Aba. Even a modest gas-powered plant supplying electricity to the industrial hubs of Onitsha, Nnewi, and Awka would significantly improve power reliability, stimulate industrial growth, create jobs, and expand the state’s economy.

If Governor Soludo wants to leave behind a landmark project that will always be associated with his administration, completing the refinery or developing a power plant would be a far greater legacy than abandoning another major project or constructing another airport whose economic value remains uncertain.

The experience of Ebonyi State should also serve as a lesson. The resources spent on building Ebonyi airport could instead have been invested in expanding agro-processing industries and reviving the Nkaliki Poultry Farm, once regarded as one of Nigeria’s largest poultry farms. Revitalizing such industries could have created thousands of jobs, reduced poverty, strengthened food production, and generated sustainable increases in the state’s Internally Generated Revenue.

Cjrane2:
You mentioned real legacy projects that Soludo could bless the state with. Despite everything said about Obiano, he at least improved the IGR through fighting to ensure Anambra became an oil producing state and earned 13% derivation on her oil and funded the rice revolution through supporting people to produce Anambra Rice. Peter Obi similarly invested in SAB miller to ensure continued dividends accruing to the state IGR and established a state university and teaching hospital in addition to the total overhaul of public schools.

If Soludo does not like Peter Obi or Obiano legacies, Why can’t Soludo emulate Gov. Alex Otti and incentivize Nexoil or Seplat to partner with Orient petroleum resources Ltd to complete the refinery project at Igbariam or use Anambra gas to build a power plant like Geometric power Aba? Even a small gas powered power plant to power Onitsha, Nnewi and Awka industrial zones will seriously boost industrialization of Anambra state.

If he is looking for something he alone built to be named after him, the refinery will be something we know he built to boost the GDP of the state than leaving us with an abandoned project or another nonfunctional airport like Dave Umahi wasted Ebonyi state money doing. Instead of using the money to revolutionize Agro processing industries and reviving the Nkaliki poultry farms- the biggest poultry farm in Nigeria that would have been employing many Ebonyi youths, reducing poverty and adding to the state’s IGR.

I do not agree with you 100%.............I may not like Soludo and his politics at times but he won the election to govern Anambra twice........let us cut him some slack bikonu! You do not become Aworld bank consultant, Nigeria economic adviser and CBN governor by being foolish and ignorant!
There is something he has seen that has prompted his desire to build a second airport!

Soludo is far more strategic than we give him credit for! He is playing Nigerian and national politics with the same strategic thinking! As for the second airport ......its not all about the aerotopolis and Amic........there is another hidden reason for that airport! I will not reveal the reason but any student of strategy will know the reason without much mental effort!

Hint 1..........pick up a map and chart the location of the airport

Hint 2..........@dot in a circle !

Hint 3..........APC restructuring in Abuja

Hint 4..........current prevailing geo political tension between the world powers!

Soludo is thinking of the future.................he has said it and I agree with him 100000%

Eboofa:
I do not agree with you 100%.............I may not like Soludo and his politics at times but he won the election to govern Anambra twice........let us cut him some slack bikonu! You do not become Aworld bank consultant, Nigeria economic adviser and CBN governor by being foolish and ignorant!
There is something he has seen that has prompted his desire to build a second airport!

Soludo is far more strategic than we give him credit for! He is playing Nigerian and national politics with the same strategic thinking! As for the second airport ......its not all about the aerotopolis and Amic........there is another hidden reason for that airport! I will not reveal the reason but any student of strategy will know the reason without much mental effort!

Hint 1..........pick up a map and chart the location of the airport

Hint 2..........@dot in a circle !

Hint 3..........APC restructuring in Abuja

Hint 4..........current prevailing geo political tension between the world powers!

Soludo is thinking of the future.................he has said it and I agree with him 100000%

Governor Soludo’s long-term vision is tied to the muted proposed Etiti State, with Ekwulobia as its capital. The problem with that line of thinking is that Etiti State remains highly speculative and may never become a reality.

Among the various proposed new states in the Southeast, Etiti is generally not considered one of the leading proposals. Proposals such as Anioma, Adada, Orlu, and Orashi have typically attracted greater attention, with Etiti often mentioned after them to merely cut off a little bit of the current 5 Southeast states to make a new state.

However, basing a major state investment decision on the hope of a proposed state that may never be created is a very risky strategy. Rather than committing scarce public resources into such uncertain prospects, Soludo could prioritize projects with clear and immediate economic benefits, such as investments in power generation, refining, manufacturing, agro-processing, and other industries that would increase employment, strengthen the state’s economy, and expand Anambra’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).

Cjrane2:
Governor Soludo’s long-term vision is tied to the muted proposed Etiti State, with Ekwulobia as its capital. The problem with that line of thinking is that Etiti State remains highly speculative and may never become a reality.

Among the various proposed new states in the Southeast, Etiti is generally not considered one of the leading proposals. Proposals such as Anioma, Adada, Orlu, and Orashi have typically attracted greater attention, with Etiti often mentioned after them to merely cut off a little bit of the current 5 Southeast states to make a new state.

However, basing a major state investment decision on the hope of a proposed state that may never be created is a very risky strategy. Rather than committing scarce public resources into such uncertain prospects, Soludo could prioritize projects with clear and immediate economic benefits, such as investments in power generation, refining, manufacturing, agro-processing, and other industries that would increase employment, strengthen the state’s economy, and expand Anambra’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).

You underestimate the true cost of a power generation plant.........ditto a rail line project! An airport costs a fraction of these massive projects! Without padding, an airport can be built with as little as 10 million dollars, but from the rendering I saw of the airport, it cannot cost more than 30 million dollars................which power plant or gas plant can yu build for 30 million dollars!

Anyway, that airport is strategic for Alaigbo,,,nuff said! What is coming to the global political economy cannot be imagined! In fact, most Nigerians will be taken unawares by the seismic shift in world stability! Ndigbo will need that airport....in fact God will need that airport for His purpose! Bookmark this little discussion... it's about to go down!

Although many of us come to social media to criticize government policies we disagree with, it is equally important to acknowledge and commend good performance where we see it. Constructive criticism should go hand in hand with honest recognition of achievements.

First, I would like to commend Governor Charles Soludo for the ongoing road infrastructure revolution in Anambra State. I recently drove from Awka to Nnewi and was genuinely impressed by the progress in dualizing major roads. The quality of the work and the improved road network are clear signs of a government investing in long-term infrastructure. Beyond the roads already completed, the administration has continued to award additional dualization projects and has announced plans to construct flyovers at major traffic bottlenecks, including the busy Nnobi Junction along the Awka–Nnewi Expressway. These are the kinds of infrastructure investments that can improve mobility, reduce travel time, attract investment, and support economic growth.

I also commend the Anambra State Road Traffic Management Agency (ARTMA) for its efforts to restore order on our roads, particularly in Onitsha. Traffic congestion in many parts of the city has noticeably reduced due to better traffic management, the enforcement of designated loading and stopping points for commercial tricycles (Keke), and efforts to remove illegal street obstructions. These measures have made movement easier and contributed to making Onitsha a safer, cleaner, and more orderly commercial city.

Law enforcement is an essential part of building a modern society. Consistent enforcement of traffic regulations teaches respect for the rule of law and helps reduce accidents. Many Nigerians who relocate abroad quickly discover that offences such as driving against traffic, ignoring traffic lights, or obstructing public roads carry serious penalties. Strengthening enforcement at home helps instill the same culture of discipline and civic responsibility, preparing citizens to respect the law wherever they live.

I must also commend Governor Soludo for the ongoing reconstruction and modernization of Onitsha Main Market. As one of the largest markets in West Africa, it should reflect modern standards of safety, accessibility, sanitation, and organization. The removal of illegal structures and the redevelopment of the market are important steps toward creating a business environment that benefits both traders and customers. Well-planned public markets not only improve commerce but also demonstrate that public spaces should be orderly, safe, and properly regulated. Ultimately, sustainable development is not achieved through grand announcements alone but through practical improvements that positively affect people's daily lives. Better roads, more efficient traffic management, safer public spaces, and modern markets all contribute to making Anambra a more livable, prosperous, and attractive destination for residents, businesses, and investors.

While I may disagree with some of Governor Soludo's policies and priorities, I believe it is only fair to acknowledge the areas where his administration has delivered tangible results. Progress should always be recognized, regardless of political differences. Thank you, Professor Soludo, for these achievements and for your efforts in the many other areas that were not mentioned here.

Eboofa:
You underestimate the true cost of a power generation plant.........ditto a rail line project! An airport costs a fraction of these massive projects! Without padding, an airport can be built with as little as 10 million dollars, but from the rendering I saw of the airport, it cannot cost more than 30 million dollars................which power plant or gas plant can yu build for 30 million dollars!

Anyway, that airport is strategic for Alaigbo,,,nuff said! What is coming to the global political economy cannot be imagined! In fact, most Nigerians will be taken unawares by the seismic shift in world stability! Ndigbo will need that airport....in fact God will need that airport for His purpose! Bookmark this little discussion... it's about to go down!

An airport is as valuable as the traffic that flows through it. Anambra has no need for another airport because the existing one barely does more than 100,000 passengers a year. Within 1 hour east and west of the state there are two other airports.

The problem is that when a state government is constructing a project they need to do basics like conduct feasibility studies, perform cost benefit analysis and weigh their decisions against competing projects. Then you get away from sentiment and deliver critical infrastructure.

You mentioned power. That should be number one priority. Currently, the whole state gets less than 100MW from the National Grid. Thats less than 1kw per household. What industry can you develop with that kind of power supply?

Next time, you go to any market or shop in Nigeria look at the labels of anything made in Nigeria. Anambra barely registers. Thats why Anambra youths troop round Nigeria and the world. Little manufacturing = few services = few jobs.

Soludo claims he is building the airport for an industrial park but if thats the case why didnt the promoters of Lekki Free Trade Zone not build an airport in Lekki? No the first thing they built was a power plant:

https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2015/07/18/ge-technology-powers-lekki-free-trade-zone/

Imagine three 10MW power plants supplying industrial areas in Onitsha, Nnewi and elsewhere which costs roughly $30m or N42 billion. The scale of investment it would attract from industrialists and jobs it would create would be more meaningful than a shiny airport that sees one or two planes land in a day while the other 6 hours the runway is empty and the staff are fast asleep.

Leave Anambra alone and focus on your Delta state. Soludo is not interested in your looting, Soludo is working for the continued advancement of Anambra. Your opinion on what Anambra is building doesn’t concern you. Go and discuss what’s happening in your state. The second airport project is already ongoing. Go and sleep because there’s nothing you can do about it. We know that this is all envy and hidden in the guise of concern.

Cjrane2:
The same problem that has bedeviled development in Nigeria has become so intractable that unless wastage of public funds is severely punished, our politicians will continue to trap us in perpetual poverty and underdevelopment through wasteful expenditure.

Since independence, not a single hospital or university in Nigeria is of even South African standard because one government will start a university or general hospital, then the next government will abandon them and build their own equally substandard hospital without bothering to equip the already existing ones to basic standards. So we end up having multiple substandard facilities everywhere.

Why can’t Soludo focus on ensuring international cargo flights begin at the Chinua Achebe international airport by building standard cargo sheds and bringing in specialized heavy duty equipment and establishing a state agency to coordinate with Onitsha and Nnewi based importers to use chartered airfreight flights to cheaply bring cargo from China and Dubai even if it is a weekly freight flight? Many small African countries have such arrangements with Ethiopian airlines.

I think Soludo is likely looking for avenues to massively loot the state to build a war chest of funds for his presidential ambition after his tenure ends. Unfortunately for him, in Nigeria, when Igbo politicians steal, the full weight of the law will fall upon them.

One point about South Africans expelling Nigerians from their country is that they asked us to go back home and fight for your country. It is so accurate because we leave these politicians to waste our common resources that could be used to build good refineries, power plants and other good paying jobs at home using our God-given oil and other resources- to run to other countries to drag their own jobs and resources with them.

I have always been a Soludo supporter but I also know that he is frustratingly stubborn and always likes to prove a point even when he is clearly missing the point. So Soludo must be ready to forfeit all his Abuja and Isuofia properties as well as spend a long time in jail if he thinks he can merely waste resources and abandon some cleared bush paths somewhere and claim those were the billions of naira he spent on Anambra 2nd airfield. Personally I will ensure I submit multiple petitions to EFCC to investigate the veracity of claims made in reference of to this project if he abandoned it after claiming to spend billions of state funds on a clearly white elephant project

Everyone of you always have ideas but even in your personal lives, you cannot even apply it, instead you people camp here to deceive yourselves. Soludo is working on many things including power projects, aerotropolis, industrial city, medical university, etc. Anambra is doing great as the most developed Igbo state. There’s a reason you are crying most about this airport, even when you are not from Anambra. It is not for you to advise our governor on the projects he should do, you do not know more than him.

Gbogboski:
Anambra state sits on a gas basin, which is the critical fuel for electricity generation. A power plant the size of Geometric Aba will have a steady source of gas to power it, which will be definitely,a game changer for for the massive industrialization if Anambra state.

If I were the governor of Anambra state,a 250 MW power plant will be by far more of a priority for me than a second airport. Especially now that electricity generation have been removed from the federal exclusive list.

If a professor of economics don't know that a power project is far more beneficial to Anambra state at this point in time than a so called dubious aerotropolise,we should seriously question his professorship.