Anastasia Okechukwu Reporting
The Government of Anambra State has signed a Memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) today to ensure steady power supply across the State.
The function took place at the Anambra State Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Awka.
While Governor Chukwuma Soludo and the Commissioner for Public Utilities, Engr. Julius Emeka signed on behalf of the state government, the Chief Executive Officer of EEDC, Sir Emeka Offor signed on behalf of his organisation.
Speaking on the partnership, Governor Soludo expressed optimism that the partnership will translate into positive changes in the lives of ndị Anambra, saying that it is healthy in the journey to a prosperous smart megacity.
The Governor hinted that he had always underscored the importance of power in development and pointed out that the MOU signing is a consummation of a long standing relationship with EEDC.
“Long before I was sworn in as Governor of Anambra, I recognized the importance of power and deeply considered how it could be achieved in the shortest period of time for at least three to four major cities in the state,” he said.
“Anambra is a state in which more than 60% of the people’s non-land assets are domiciled outside of the state.” If 20% of the proceeds are returned to Anambra, the state can become what we envision it to be.
“I see the strategic partnership with EEDC and the magnitude of the investment.” My message to the rest of Anambra’s billionaires and millionaires is that wealth and networth alone are insufficient. The question is, how much of your wealth and assets are domiciled in the state for Anambra to be the number one choice for living, working, investing, relaxing, and enjoyment” Soludo said.
“It will not happen by wishful thinking, but each of us must contribute our fair share.”
“On behalf of the Government of Anambra State, I assure you that I am firmly convinced that this is the right path to take.” This is not a political statement to appease the masses. People will raise concerns if they do not see results within three months of signing this MOU.
“I vowed to make Anambra a state in which I would be proud to live. My primary residence in Nigeria has been Enugu, but I will now spend the rest of my life in Anambra, building this state so that my children can come home, walk the streets, and live.