Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has called on Anambra billionaires to Co, even back home and assist the government in developing the state.
Soludo made the comment while signing an agreement with the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, EEDC, as part of his government efforts to improve electricity in the state.
Anambra boasts of many billionaires in the country, in spite of this, Soludo said their investments are outside the state.
He said they must come back home to compliment the effort of government in developing the state.
The governor alongside Julius Emeka, the state’s Commissioner for Public Utilities, signed the Memorandum of Understanding, MOU, with the power firm in Akwa, the state’s capital on Friday.
Emeka Offor, EEDC chief executive officer signed for his company.
“Today, I signed a memorandum of understanding with Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) to ensure that power supply in the state is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” Soludo said at the event,” Soludo said in a statement signed by his chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime.
Governor Soludo said, “The signing of the MoU took place today at the Anambra State Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Awka. Today is a historic day for the people and the state.
“I acknowledge that this signing will completely translate into positive changes, which is critical for the journey towards a liveable and prosperous homeland that cannot be achieved without a continuous supply of power.
“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 for at least three to four major cities in the state What we did today was to consummate that marriage.
“The courtship began over a year ago, and I am overjoyed that the marriage has finally been consummated today. We must all work together to ensure that we have a stable and continuous power supply in Anambra State.
“Anambra is a state of which more than 60 percent of its non-land assets are domiciled outside of the state. If at least 25 percent of the proceeds are returned to Anambra, the state can become what we envision it to be.
“My message to the rest of Anambra’s billionaires and millionaires is that wealth and net worth alone are insufficient. The question is, how much of your wealth and assets are domiciled in the state for Anambra to be the choice of destination to live, work, invest, relax and enjoy.”
