By PAMELA EBOH, Awka

It was a gathering of who is who in the society on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Convention Center in Lagos as the Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo was honoured with the Man of the Year award on infrastructure and rural development by the Champion Group of Newspapers.

The award whichh was received on his behalf by the Deputy Governor, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim was presented by the former Governor of Cross River State, Mr Donald Duke.

Presenting the Award, Duke stated emphatically that “the history of our country Nigeria in modern time cannot be complete without the sufficient mention of Prof Soludo”.

He commended his sterling performances in the area of infrastructural and rural development, saying that the governor have changed the entire landscape of Anambra State into one ‘big construction site’ with infrastructural projects springing up in every nooks and crannies of the State

The former Cross River State governor also praised Soludo’s style of leadership, prudent management of resources and responsive governance, which he noted have all culminated in the prestigious award and recognition by the Champion Group of Newspapers

Speaking after receiving the award on behalf of his principal, the deputy governor, Dr Ibezim, expressed gratitude to the Organizers of the event for bestowing the honour on the Governor.

He said: “This award Is a push to do more for the people of Anambra and also an indication that Anambra State under Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo CFR is on the right track.

“We will continue to do more for the people we have been called to serve.”

Ibezim further dedicated the Award to Ndi Anambra and members of the Solution Team.

The event which lasted about 3 hours was chaired by the former military Governor of Maiduguri and Lagos States, who is currently the Chairman of the Nigeria Drug and Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier-General Buba Marwa.

Other dignitaries at the event include, the Deputy Governor of Borno State, traditional Rulers, Business executives, Bank MDs/CEO and captains of Industry too numerous to mention.

•Ibezim receiving Man of the Year Award on Infrastructure and Rural Development from former Cross River State Governor, Donald Duke