Anambra Students urged to support Soludo's reelection bid for greater future

By Angela Nwanodu 

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata (CFA), has called on Anambra students to rally behind Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, as he seeks re-election, describing him as a visionary leader redefining governance through innovation and technology.

CFA made the call while delivering a keynote address at the Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, Colloquium organized by the National Union of Anambra State Students (NUASS) at the ASUU Secretariat, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka on Friday.

Speaking on the theme “Rethinking Developmental Governance: The Philosophy of Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo,” the ICT boss highlighted the governor’s transformative strides anchored on his philosophy of people-centered, knowledge-driven, and technology-powered governance.

He noted that Governor Soludo’s “Everything Technology, Technology Everywhere” mantra has not only modernized governance in Anambra but has also opened vast opportunities for youths through digital empowerment initiatives and inclusive development programs.

According to CFA, “Prof. Soludo’s philosophy is about building for tomorrow using knowledge, data, and innovation. Under his leadership, Anambra has moved from governance as routine administration to governance as innovation: one that empowers, transforms, and delivers results. Governor Soludo may not have done everything, but he has done enough to earn our continued support so he can do even more.”

Highlighting key achievements under the Soludo administration, CFA cited the Right of Way waiver, the Solution Wi-Fi Initiative with over 25 free public hotspots, the Smart School Project, and the 1 Youth, 2 Skills Programme as evidence of a government deeply committed to creating opportunities for young people.

He also highlighted the Anambra Silicon Valley Vision, championed by the Solution Innovation District (SID), a strategic roadmap aimed at transforming the state into a regional hub for innovation, research, and enterprise, where young people can ideate, build, and scale digital solutions.

He emphasized that these initiatives have positioned Anambra as one of Nigeria’s most digitally active and forward-thinking states, earning national recognition at the 2024 NCCIDE and 2025 GOVTECH Awards for excellence in digital governance.

In his remarks, CFA urged the students to take ownership of the ongoing transformation by lending their voices and votes to sustain Soludo’s development agenda.

“This revolution belongs to you, the young people. Governor Soludo has laid the foundation; it’s your duty to sustain it. Come November 8, let’s vote to continue building the Anambra of our dreams,” he charged.

Responding on behalf of the student body, the President of NUASS, Comrade Felix C. Nwachinaemelu, GCAS, commended Governor Soludo for his people-oriented policies and pledged the union’s support for his re-election bid. 

He noted that the governor’s emphasis on youth inclusion, skill acquisition, and innovation has inspired students across the state to believe more in governance and their own role in shaping Anambra’s future.

The event, which drew the presence of NUASS leadership, university officials, and APGA stakeholders, celebrated Governor Soludo’s visionary leadership and enduring impact on governance, innovation, and youth empowerment in Anambra State (MOI).