Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the dualisation of two major road projects totalling about 258 kilometres across the Southeast and connecting regions of Nigeria. The approval followed a meeting Soludo held with the president on July 1, 2026, with details submitted to Minister Dave Umahi on July 3, 2026.
Soludo Hails Tinubu's Commitment to Southeast Infrastructure
Soludo described the news as a source of great joy and cited it as evidence of President Tinubu's deliberate effort to rebuild the Southeast in the aftermath of the Civil War. The governor disclosed the development on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, via his official X account, @CCSoludo.
According to the governor, the sequence of events began on July 1, when he met with the president. The following day, Minister of Works and Infrastructure Dave Umahi reached out, requesting the specific road details that had come up in previous discussions. On July 3, Soludo submitted two proposals: the Otuocha–Anam–Abaji (Kogi) route, approximately 108 kilometres long, and the Oba–Nnewi–Uga–Ihube (Okigwe Junction) corridor, running roughly 150 kilometres and linking Anambra and Imo states to the Enugu–Port Harcourt Road through Abia State.
Governor Frames Approvals as Part of Broader Infrastructure Push
Soludo framed the approvals as part of a broader pattern of unprecedented infrastructure activity currently underway in the Southeast. He stated that a full list of such projects would be published at a later date. He described Tinubu as having "a date with history" with the region.
Nigerians React to Soludo's Announcement
The post generated considerable pushback from Nigerians who were sceptical of the governor's enthusiasm. @ChineduKen15095 wrote: "I don't blame you. He has given you people an ultimatum to deliver in the 2027 election. So what you are doing, Soludo, is in line. That's why your likes and the likes of Dave Umahi will continue to sing his praises."
@Lirrupy described it as embarrassing, writing: "What a shame, a glorified ex CBN governor that should know better, in big 2026, it's an ordinary road that you are elated for. Where others are doing heavy development projects."
@emekamadi171 called on Soludo to formalise his alignment: "Join APC officially and save us the praise singing; nobody asked for this explanation to whitewash the evil and corruption being orchestrated by the APC."
@davidejeagba questioned whether the approvals would translate to actual construction: "The southeast will keep getting approvals, designs and procurement while other places are getting real construction projects, yet they celebrate more than those who got the real deal."
@king_Nwabueze90 was blunter still: "You merely sent a list and got an approval. We should dance and celebrate the president for what exactly? Is he doing us a favour? Is that not his responsibility? Is he doing it with his personal money?"
Two Great Gifts Tinubu Gave Southeast
Recall that Chief Modestus Umenzekwe praised President Tinubu's gifts to the South East, urging re-election in 2027. Umenzekwe highlighted the establishment of the Southeast Development Commission and other benefits for Ndigbo under Tinubu's administration. He asserts Igbo citizens retain the right to contest the presidency despite government achievements.
Tinubu Approves South-East Investment Company
Meanwhile, the federal government, led by President Tinubu, approved the establishment of the South-East Investment Company (SEIC). SEIC is an investment vehicle under the newly constituted South East Development Commission (SEDC), inaugurated earlier this year, aimed at driving regional industrialisation. The Presidency confirmed this in a statement released on Friday via X that has stirred mixed reactions in the polity.
