Group Calls for Strengthening of Social Protection, Whistleblowing Policies in Anambra

By Praise Chinecherem

Anambra Civil Society Network (ACSONet) a foremost Citizen advocacy group has congratulated Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, on his third anniversary in office, which comes up on 17th March, 2025. It however, urges Governor Soludo to focus his attention to strengthening social protection and Whistle policy in the state in order to engender greater accountability and probity.

In a release by the group Lead, Prince Chris Azor, the group said the Soludo administration has delivered exceptional results in critical areas, including education, healthcare, youth empowerment, infrastructure development etc.

“Some of the notable achievements include employment of over 8,000 Teachers and introduction of free education from primary to senior secondary levels, recruitment of over one thousand health personnel, with provision of free antenatal and delivery services that have benefitted over sixty thousand women across the State. A gigantic trauma Centre is nearing completion.

“In the area of infrastructure, Solution administration has turned slums into Cities, with the transformation of Okpoko Community. Construction of over five hundred kilometres of roads, with another three hundred kilometres at various stages of completion.

“Ekwulobia has suddenly turned into to an urban centre with a massive modern overhead bridge and adjoining network of roads. Dualization of Amawbia-Agulu-Uga road is quite massive.

“The new Government House hosts over thirty buildings including the governor’s office and lodge, breaking thirty-four year jinx since State creation.

“The youth have enjoyed unprecedented empowerment with the 1 Youth 2 Skills initiative that has upskilled about thirty thousand young people, and still counting . The list is almost inexhaustible.

“There’s currently a renewed vigour in tackling insecurity in the State, with AI compliant technology. This is yielding desired results.

According to the group, the Soludo administration was able to accomplish those feat in collaboration with the Civil Society, through Open Government Partnership (OGP), a global Initiative for transparency, accountability and integrity. It also hailed Governor Soludo for its prudent use of state resources.

“The most striking reality is that all these milestones were achieved without borrowing a dime”, it said adding that Governor Soludo’s numerous accomplishment culled from his Five-Point Agenda of overall development, captured in his People’s Manifesto has won him laurels and recognitions.

“As we heartily congratulate Mr Governor on his trail blazing, humongous achievements, we urge him to focus more in strengthening the Social Protection and Whistleblowing Policies of his administration, by expanding social safety nets to protect the most vulnerable and reinforce intentional mechanisms to check corruption in public service.”

The group further stressed the need to sustain measures at enhancing Security and Safety of all citizens, particularly in rural communities.

“We unequivocally reaffirm our unwavering support for Governor Soludo’s administration and commitment to partnering with other patriots to achieve the shared vision of a clean, green, prosperous, and secure Anambra State, where all will live and enjoy.