The Anambra State Government has announced plans to construct 30 new primary schools across various communities in the state, following a comprehensive report identifying areas without public primary and secondary schools.
The decision comes in the wake of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s landslide re-election on November 8, 2025, in which he secured victory in all 21 local government areas of Anambra State, earning 73 per cent of the total votes cast.
In a press statement issued on Thursday, the Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor, said the resolution to build new schools and other key policy decisions were reached during the 22nd Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) meeting, held on Wednesday at the “Light House” Government House, Awka.
According to Mefor, the Council reviewed the outcome of the November 8 election, describing it as a “validation of governance built on service delivery.”
“The November 8 governorship election served as a hypothesis test,” the statement read. “Governor Soludo’s decisive re-election, with 73 per cent of the vote and victories in all 21 LGAs, proves that electoral success results from providing real value and development to the people.”
The Council expressed gratitude to the people of Anambra for their support and peaceful conduct throughout the election period. Members also pledged to rededicate themselves to public service and to “finish strong” in the remaining years of the administration.
Among the resolutions adopted, the Council approved the 2026–2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), laying the groundwork for the 2026 Annual Budget. The state government aims to ensure the 2026 Appropriations Bill is signed into law by 31 December 2026, at the latest.
Dr. Mefor added that the planned 30 new schools would deepen the reach of the Soludo administration’s free education policy, ensuring that every community has access to quality primary education under the “Solution Government” initiative.
The statement also reaffirmed the administration’s earlier stance — made during the 19th Executive Council meeting in September — that no new projects would be approved merely for political gain. Instead, development priorities will continue to be guided by strategic and economic relevance, particularly in underserved areas.
Governor Soludo’s government has previously committed over ₦43.7 billion to road, power, school, and infrastructure projects aimed at improving living standards across Anambra State.
