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Soludo unveils ‘solution’ market, bus terminal in Anambra community

Chukwuma Soludo

Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo



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Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has unveiled the newly built “Solution Market” and “Solution Park” in Ekwulobia in Aguata Local Government Area, saying the structure is aimed at catering to specific needs.

During the inauguration of the facilities on Wednesday, Soludo emphasised their importance as part of his administration’s urban regeneration agenda, adding that it is a significant stride towards transforming the urban landscape of Anambra State.

Soludo during the commissioning of the facilities.

The governor said, “What we are commissioning today is consistent with the APGA mantra of ‘leave no one behind’. The Solution Market, alongside the modern park equipped with amenities, aims to create an environment that stimulates economic activity while improving the quality of life for residents.

“This new marketplace is notably the third built by the state government to cater to the specific needs.”

Soludo explained that the facility particularly benefits those who will be displaced by the ongoing construction of the Ekwulọbịa flyover, which is nearing completion.

“You find markets in all the nooks and crannies of Anambra, and this is no exception,” he added.

He pointed out that the ‘Solution Park’ promises to breathe new life into urban settings previously marked by desolation, adding, “We are doing a fundamental urban regeneration.”

He highlighted the features of the park, which include expansive open spaces for parking, a park for leisure, solar power installations, canteen facilities, and a reliable water supply.

“We are using this place as a model for what a modern market should look like. The need to ensure that citizens can trade and shop in pleasure,” he added.

In line with his vision of elevating Anambra to a level akin to that of global cities, Soludo also announced plans to further improve various sectors.

Referencing his administration’s commitments to free education, free antenatal care and complimentary delivery services for mothers, he said, “If we are aspiring to become like Dubai or Taiwan, we must lay a solid foundation. Our people must enjoy minimum pleasure”.

Highlighting the collaborative nature of the project, the governor noted that the ‘Solution Market and Park’ is a property of the state government developed in partnership with local authorities, ensuring efficient and effective management.

According to him, his administration focuses on empathy and compassion for the less fortunate, making significant strides in connecting communities through infrastructure improvements, adding that the ongoing development around the Ekwulobia “tower of light” and the forthcoming “Odu Igbo” project stand as testaments to this dedication.

The Commissioner for Transportation, Patricia Igwebuike, referred to the bus terminal as a legacy project aimed at alleviating congestion.

Meanwhile, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Markets, Chief Evarist Ubah, noted that the establishment of the facility signifies the complete urbanization of Ekwulobia.

Earlier, Dr Chibueze Offorbike, the Mayor of Aguata LG, Chief Joseph Ezeokafor, as well as tricycle operators, bus drivers and market women, thanked the Governor for the initiative that has transformed the area from a previously untouched bush to a developed space.

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