By Rose Oranye
Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC), at its second meeting for 2026, held on March 2, 2026, at Light House, Awka, made several significant decisions.
They include:
Swearing-In of Governor Soludo and his Deputy, Ibezim for Second Term
The Council approved the three primary events for the swearing-in of Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, and Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim as governor and deputy for a second term and established several subcommittees to ensure smooth execution of the events.
The three events, according to a release signed by the Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, are: an Interdenominational Service on Sunday, March 15; a swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, March 17; and a Thanksgiving Mass on Sunday, March 22.
Social and Moral Rebirth
ANSEC also evaluated and welcomed the sentence of the Anambra native doctor Chidozie Nwangwu, also known as Akwa Ọkụkụ Tiwara Akị, and the destruction of his shrine and Oke Ite pots as part of the fight for the state’s moral and social rebirth.
The Council saw the fight as a significant step toward re-establishing Anambra’s social and moral order, reiterating that the Igbo philosophy, Aka aja aja na-ebute ọnụ mmanụ mmanụ, i.e., hard work leads to happiness, is the foundation of the state’s efforts at social and moral rebirth.
Ekwueme Square Now Strictly for Government Functions
Council also decided that Ekwueme Square, which is now considered an extension of Light House, will no longer be available for private events and declared it exclusive for government use.
The Multipurpose Arena of the Awka Township Stadium can now host private events previously held at Ekwueme Square.
Approved Projects
ANSEC awarded and approved funds for the following strategic projects:
- Release of the sum of N164,396,750.11 (one hundred and sixty-four million, three hundred and ninety-six thousand, seven hundred and fifty naira, eleven kobo) as cost overrun on the construction of an IAAF standard 5-lane spray system track and natural grass pitch in Ekwulobia Stadium Complex, including all its appurtenances, awarded to Phimax Global Enterprises Ltd.
- Release of the sum of N72,628,864.59 (seventy-two million, six hundred and twenty-eight thousand, eight hundred and sixty-four naira, fifty-nine kobo) for road marking and installation of thermoplastic speed bumps along the 10.043 km newly constructed Afor Nkpor-Eke Obosi Road.
- Release of the sum of N121,948,995.00 (one hundred and twenty-one million, nine hundred and forty-eight thousand, nine hundred and ninety-five naira) for the supply and installation of formatted 10 NR 40 ft containers in multiple locations across the state as a temporary accommodation for security personnel, awarded to Achufusi Ventures.
- Release of the sum of N172,192,325.77 (one hundred and seventy-two million, one hundred and ninety-two thousand, three hundred and twenty-five naira, seventy-seven kobo) for Lot 1: Building an asphalt surface on the internal dual carriage driveway at the ICC Awka, and release of the sum of N175,388,731.57 (one hundred and seventy-five million, three hundred and eighty-eight thousand, seven hundred and thirty-one naira, fifty-seven kobo) for Lot 2: Building an asphalt surface on the service lane to the State House of Assembly and the High Court Complex Awka.
- Release of the sum of N72,628,864.59 (seventy-two million, six hundred and twenty-eight thousand, eight hundred and sixty-four naira, fifty-nine kobo) for road-marking and installation of thermoplastic speed bumps along the 10.043 km newly constructed Afor Nkpor-Eke Obosi Road, awarded to S.N.U. Ventures.
