Soludo Should Find Me Land In Anambra For My Retirement Home, Says Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu says he is working with Chukwuma Soludo, governor of Anambra, for the growth of the state.

Tinubu on Thursday arrived in Anambra for his first official visit to the state since he became president.

During the visit, the president inaugurated the newly constructed Anambra government house, Soludo Fun City, and other projects.

While speaking at the Alex Ekwueme Square, Tinubu applauded Soludo for laying a good foundation in the state, adding that Anambra is on the rise.

The president said the massive infrastructural projects in the state aligns with Soludo’s vision for Anambra to become the Dubai, Taiwan, Silicon Valley of Africa.

Jokingly, the president asked Soludo, who he described as his friend, to get him a land in Anambra for him to build his retirement home.

“I have just commissioned two landmark projects—the Solution Fun City and the government house mini-city as part of the initial steps on the path towards your audacious vision of Anambra as African-Dubai-Taiwan-Silicon Valley (ADTS),” Tinubu said.

“Together with the massive infrastructural transformation and human capital development, these are bold statements of vision and what leadership can achieve in such a short time.

“A few years ago, Dubai was largely a desert. Today, it is a global hub, because one man dared to dream. I remember when Soludo wanted to consolidate the Nigerian banks, and many said it was impossible.

“It was done and Nigeria became better for it. I also recall when we dared to tame the Atlantic Ocean, and many naysayers doubted it. But we made it happen. Anambra has huge potential and with Soludo, we can all work together to fast-track the vision.

“Going forward, we are not just friends: I am now a bona fide son of the soil — one of you, your own son! Maybe my friend and your governor, Charles Soludo, should find me a plot of land for my retirement home, after service.”