APGA National Chairman Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa Hails Governor Soludo – The “Solution” on the just concluded Anambra 2024 Economic Summit – Tagged
ANINVEST 2024: Changing Gears: Accelerating Anambra’s Economic
Transformation – Written by Nduka Anyanwu
APGA National Chairman Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa has praised Governor Chukwuma Soludo, dubbing him “The Solution” following the successful Anambra 2024 Economic Summit, themed “ANINVEST 2024: Changing Gears: Accelerating Anambra’s Economic Transformation”. This endorsement is a testament to Governor Soludo’s impressive track record in office, particularly in his first year, where he prioritized infrastructure development, education, and healthcare.
Governor Soludo’s vision for Anambra’s economic transformation is built on five
pillars, focusing on security, law and order, education, healthcare, and economic development. His administration has also launched the Solution Innovation District
(SID), partnering with Microsoft and Wootlab to train 20,000 youths.
ANINVEST 2.0 aimed in creating a fertile ground for innovative ideas, strategic partnerships, and tangible progress. This event has the potential to propel Anambra State toward a brighter economic future!
Key Objectives
1. Unleash Economic Potential: Showcase Anambra as a prime investment destination, highlighting its natural resources, human capital, and development index.
2. Foster Public-Private Partnerships for Economic Transformation: Collaborate with investors, development partners, and the state’s Investment Development Corporation to Fast-track and drive Anambra’s economic growth.
3. Collective Vision: Unite industry leaders, development partners, financial institutions, and other stakeholders behind a shared vision for Anambra’s prosperity.
4. Accelerate Industrialization: Position Anambra as a hub for industrialization, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Showcasing Bankable Projects
The summit featured projects that have been developed from conceptualization
to bankability, including:
1. Anambra Industrial City: A mixed-use industrial project to boost economic growth.
2. Awka Mega City Plan: A comprehensive plan for the state capital’s development.
3. New City at the Bank of River Niger: A strategic project to harness the river’s economic potential.
4. Solution Innovation District: A hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.
The expected outcomes will result in Investment Opportunities Collaboration and Partnerships and ultimately Economic Growth that will bring about job creation and boost Anambra’s economy through sustainable development and
innovative solutions.
High-Profile Attendance
Barrister Ezeokenwa’s admiration for Governor Soludo’s progress is shared by various stakeholders to include President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as was highly represented, by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Budget and Economic
Planning, Dr Vitalis Emeka-Obi, who also commended Soludo for the summit, describing it as an important gathering in the country’s path to economic growth.
Tinubu said as President, he remained steadfast in delivering his electoral promises, adding that the challenges many citizens were facing due to the economic policies would soon be eased out. Also, the President of AFREXIM Bank,
and the Country Director of the African Development Bank, Chairman of COSCARIS among the distinguished speakers, Government officials, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders passionate about Anambra’s development.
The event was a testament to Governor Charles Soludo’s vision for a private sector-led development in Anambra State.
The Anambra State Investment Summit 2024 is a crucial step towards transforming the state into a beacon of hope for national and global business and investment destinations. With its focus on industrialization, innovation, and entrepreneurship, Anambra is poised for rapid economic growth and development – Barrister Sly concord with the Governor of the State.
