By Michael Ovat – Awka
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka on Thursday, October 1st, 2026, joining citizens to commemorate Nigeria’s 66th independence anniversary.
Reading the presidential broadcast titled “From Reform to Prosperity” to an assemblage of government functionaries, security personnel, and residents, Governor Soludo conveyed the message honoring the resilience of Nigerians over the past six decades. The address noted that despite historic trials, the indomitable spirit of farmers, traders, teachers, entrepreneurs, and security forces has sustained the nation through its most testing eras.
Reflecting on the state of the economy, the presidential message asserted that the difficult structural reforms implemented over the past three and a half years were critical surgical interventions required to save the nation from systemic collapse. Comparing past fiscal missteps to palliative measures that only mask underlying illnesses, the address emphasized that the tough decisions have successfully steadied the ship, yielding over 4 percent economic growth this year, lower inflation, and record non-oil export revenues.
Marking a major shift in national trajectory, the address declared that the emergency phase of economic stabilization has concluded. The administration’s focus has now transitioned from correcting course to delivering shared and widespread prosperity.
Closing the address, Governor Soludo highlighted the federal government’s renewed commitment to lowering the cost of living by prioritizing agricultural mechanization, boosting food production, expanding vital infrastructure like roads and ports, and ensuring that economic stability directly improves the everyday lives of ordinary citizens.
