Anambra Expands Community Education With 30 New Schools As Soludo Cabinet Reviews Post Election Mandates

 

The Anambra State government has unveiled a bold plan to construct thirty new primary schools across several communities as part of a broader effort to eliminate gaps in public basic education. The move follows a detailed report that exposed pockets of the state where children still lack access to government owned primary and secondary schools. Officials say the fresh initiative will reinforce the administration’s push toward wider educational inclusion and support its promise of free schooling for all pupils within public institutions.

The announcement arrived shortly after Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s resounding re election on November 8, 2025, a poll that delivered one of the most decisive victories in the state’s democratic history. Soludo clinched an overwhelming 73 percent of the votes and secured wins in all 21 local government areas. Members of the State Executive Council believe the election outcome reflects a strong endorsement of the administration’s developmental programmes and its commitment to evidence driven governance.

A press statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, noted that the decisions were reached during the 22nd Executive Council meeting held at the Light House in Awka. Mefor described the gathering as strategic and far reaching, adding that the council used the period to evaluate the conduct and results of the governorship election. He explained that council members considered the poll a real life validation of their belief that consistent delivery of public value leads to enduring political support.

The commissioner said the meeting offered an opportunity for council members to renew their dedication to service and to recommit themselves to completing ongoing projects that cut across infrastructure, education, and social welfare. He added that the administration remains grateful to Ndi Anambra for what he called their dignified conduct before, during, and after the election. According to the statement, the smooth and peaceful election cycle set a positive tone for the state and encouraged the council to sustain its development focused agenda.

The State Executive Council also adopted the 2026 to 2028 Medium Term Expenditure Framework, a key financial blueprint that shapes budgeting priorities and public investment direction over a three year period. By approving the framework early, the council said it has cleared a major hurdle ahead of the 2026 budget presentation to the Anambra State House of Assembly. Officials aim to ensure that the 2026 Appropriations Bill receives assent before the close of December 31, 2026, thereby maintaining a stable budget cycle that supports uninterrupted project implementation.

Council members also reviewed updates on contracts and infrastructure approvals made earlier in the year. The government had on September 16 awarded contracts valued at roughly 43.7 billion naira for roads, power projects, school facilities, and other essential infrastructure meant to improve quality of life across the state. At that time, Mefor stressed that the administration had no intention of initiating projects merely to influence the election season. He insisted that each approval was based on economic and social priorities rather than political considerations.

The commissioner reaffirmed this stance while addressing the latest council decisions. He explained that the new batch of school projects aligns with the state’s long term education plan and does not represent a shift from principles shared earlier. He emphasized that the government will continue to act in accordance with data driven assessments that highlight communities most in need of public investment. According to him, the additional schools will help close gaps in access to quality primary education, support the state’s free education policy, and strengthen the broader objectives of the Solution Government under Soludo.

The latest approvals continue to frame the administration’s narrative of inclusive development, careful planning, and deliberate investment. Officials argue that these outcomes reflect the priorities of a government determined to maintain momentum after a landmark electoral victory. The next phase of implementation is expected to begin in early 2026 with the Ministry of Education and partnering agencies coordinating site selection, project design, and community engagement.

The government says it remains confident that the expansion of basic education infrastructure will have long term benefits for literacy, community development, and human capital growth. Observers believe the thirty new primary schools could ease congestion in existing facilities, reduce the distance pupils travel to attend classes, and create new opportunities for teachers. With the promises made at the council meeting, residents will be watching how quickly the administration translates its commitments into visible results across the communities that stand to benefit.