On Sunday, September 24, Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, reiterated his administration’s commitment to providing essential services in health, education, and other sectors, particularly for the disadvantaged in society.
He made this statement during a mass held to celebrate Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Day at St. Patrick Cathedral in Awka.
Governor Soludo expressed his gratitude to God for the blessings the country has received despite the challenges it faces. He also outlined his plans to improve the lives of the less fortunate residents of the state.
The governor emphasized the importance of ensuring that children from disadvantaged backgrounds have the same opportunities as those from wealthy families. He stressed the need to offer them opportunities to take their rightful place in society.
He said: “The children of the poor cannot attend the schools built by the church, but we are determined in Anambra for it to be a liveable and compassionate society and we are going to break the dynasty of poverty in the state.
“Next week, we have a special package and some kind of grants to encourage mission schools but we are deliberately focused on the government’s primary responsibility of giving children of the poor in public schools the best quality education.
“We are trying to help the children of the poor who are left behind. We are on our road to a liveable and prosperous homeland, having the children of the poor attending the same school as the children of the rich.
“We expect to have children taught by the same teachers and have the chance to make progress in life and contribute to the development of society. This is the kind of society we envision.”
The governor advised the congregation to beware of fake news which enemies of government create on media to cause fear and panic in the state.
Earlier in a homily, the presiding priest, Rev. Fr. Charles Ndubuisi, described Nigeria as sick and broken by corruption, and in dire need of healing.
He, however, expressed hope that one day the country would get it right and would take its place of pride as a giant in Africa.
He also expressed confidence in Soludo’s vision of building a liveable and prosperous homeland, assuring the church’s continued support with his vision.
