Fayemi lauded Soludo for his commendable steps in administering Anambra State.
By Emma Ogbuehi
Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has been described as an asset to the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), an umbrella body of Nigerian governors.
These were the remarks of Ekiti State governor and chairman of the Forum, Dr Kayode Fayemi, during his visit to Governor Soludo at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia
Fayemi congratulated Soludo on his assumption of office as Governor of Anambra State and member of the Forum.
He described Governor Soludo as a valuable asset to the Nigeria Governors Forum. He also commended him for the positive steps he has taken so far on assumption of office.
He added he has been following with keen interest activities in Anambra State embarked on by Governor Soludo.
Governor Fayemi further said Anambra has been relatively lucky with the progressive governors who had administered the state in the past and expressed optimism that Soludo will do well for the people of the State.
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Governor Soludo in his response said Dr. Fayemi has been his friend predating their current positions as Governor.
He spoke on the need for the Progressives to form coalition in moving the country forward, while also developing the human capital as the foundation for nation building.
Soludo also commended Fayemi for his sterling leadership at the Nigeria Governors Forum, emphasising on the need for all to work together in moving the country forward.
He expressed appreciation to the visitor for his keen interest and massive support since he came on board at the Nigeria Governors Forum and as Anambra State Governor.
Professor Soludo reiterated that Anambra and Ekiti share several similarities in common especially in the area of human capital, adding that Anambra is a commercial hub with potential to becoming the industrial and entertainment hub, building on the foundations of his predecessors.
On the entourage of Governor Fayemi include: Hon Chinedu Eluemuno, Hon Tolu Ibitola, Deputy Chief of Staff; Hon Yinka Oyebode, Chief Press Secretary; Hon Makinde Araoye, Special Adviser on Federal Matters.
While those on his host side include; the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr. Ernest Ezeajughi, Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mrs Chiamaka Nnake, Hon Chinedu Nwoye (Glamour), Chief of Protocol and Deputy Chief of Staff among others.
