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By Myke Agunwa
President Bola Tinubu has described Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State as a visionary leader committed to infrastructural development.
Tinubu made the remarks after commissioning some projects during his two days visit to the state on Thursday.
On board the Nigerian Air Force Airbus, Tinubu touched down at Chinua Achebe International Airport, Umueri at about 12:17 pm, wearing the Akwete Igbo fabric with a red cap to match, and headed straight to the podium where the national anthem was sung.
Present to receive the president at the airport were the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo; his Deputy, Onyekachukwu Ibezim; members of the House of Assembly; top dignitaries from the state, among others.
He was thereafter welcomed with gun salutes from personnel of the Nigerian Army, Navy and Air Force, and was conveyed in an official car to the venue where he commenced the business of the day.
The projects to be commissioned by the President include the Emeka Anyaoku Center at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, the new Government House, the Solution Fun City, and the 8-lane Aroma-Government House Boulevard in Awka.
Speaking at the event, Tinubu described Soludo as a friend and a visionary leader.
He said: “I am honoured to be here. I commend my friend, Governor Chukwuma Soludo, who is a visionary and competent leader for the work he has been doing in Anambra State.”
Prior to the visit, Dr. Alex Obiogbolu, Political Adviser to Governor Soludo, had issued a statement advising attendees at Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square to dress in mufti (casual attire) and avoid political uniforms.
He said: “This is to inform you that everyone coming to Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square for the reception of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu today should be in mufti. Please, nobody should put on APGA clothes or Support Group uniforms.”