Soludo’s ANSEC Approves Ekwulobia-Nnobi Dualisation, Completes Anambra Beltway

Soludo’s ANSEC Approves Ekwulobia-Nnobi Dualisation, Completes Anambra Beltway

Awka, July 18, 2025 – In a major infrastructural milestone, Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo’s administration has approved the construction of a dual carriageway linking Ekwulobia to Nnobi, effectively completing the Anambra State Beltway project. The approval was granted at the 14th meeting of the Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC), held at the Light House, the new Government House in Awka.

The new dualisation project marks the fourth of its kind in the state and is aimed at linking the four major cities in Anambra through a network of dual carriageways. This ambitious road network is expected to ease the flow of traffic, promote economic integration, and improve inter-city connectivity across the state.

Speaking after the meeting, Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor, confirmed that the project is part of Governor Soludo’s broader infrastructural vision to position Anambra as a modern, accessible, and investment-friendly state.

The meeting also saw the review and approval of the 2024 Business Enabling Reforms Action Plan (BERAP), a strategic document under the State Action on Business Enabling Reform (SABER) programme. The initiative seeks to improve the ease of doing business in Anambra by implementing forward-thinking reforms that attract and support investments.

In a related development, Governor Soludo recently commissioned the ultra-modern Solution Market and Park in Ekwulobia. The new facility features open stalls, a park-and-shop area, solar-powered lighting, pipe-borne water, a relaxation centre, and sanitary facilities. These innovations aim to decongest the previously chaotic Ekwulobia flyover area, which serves as a critical transit hub in the state.

The Solution Market initiative, which includes the allocation of stalls to petty traders at no cost, is designed to not only enhance traffic management but also uplift small-scale businesses. By phasing out commercial bus operations around the flyover and relocating activities to the new park, the administration hopes to streamline vehicular movement and create a more organized commercial environment.

Governor Soludo’s interventions in infrastructure and commerce continue to reflect his commitment to building a liveable and prosperous homeland. The Ekwulobia-Nnobi Road Project and the Solution Market are yet further testimonies to his people-centric governance and urban renewal agenda.