Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has dedicated his second term in office to God, describing both his first tenure and re-election as divinely orchestrated.
He made the remarks on Sunday during a thanksgiving service for his second-term inauguration at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Awka. Soludo said the ceremony was meant to entrust the next four years of his administration to God, emphasizing that his rise to governorship occurred at the right time according to divine will. He also expressed gratitude for the privilege of serving the people of the state.
“Exactly last week, we were at the International Convention Centre to thank God for the successful completion of four years in office. Today, the Sunday following the oath of office, we are here to thank God for a successful inauguration and to hand over the entire second tenure to God,” he said.
The governor stressed that Anambra remains in God’s hands and affirmed that his administration was appointed for the current moment to serve the populace. Drawing inspiration from the biblical story of Jesus and Lazarus, Soludo highlighted that God’s timing is always perfect and pledged that his government would continue to seek divine guidance.
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He recounted that during the election campaign, his team prayed for the ability to exceed expectations and leave the state in a better condition than they found it. Soludo stated that his administration would persist in seeking wisdom, good health, and courage to fulfill its mandate, expressing optimism that the state would achieve greater progress over the next four years.
The governor extended appreciation to stakeholders for their support during his first term and called for stronger collaboration to enhance performance in his second tenure. He commended his cabinet, referring to them as the “solution team,” for their sacrifices and contributions toward state development.
Soludo also thanked the Presidency, the Federal Government, international partners, private sector actors, religious bodies, traditional rulers, community leaders, and youths for their continued support, urging sustained cooperation to consolidate achievements and advance the state.
Earlier, the Papal Nuncio to Nigeria, Archbishop Michael-Francis Crotty, praised the notable developments achieved during Soludo’s first term in office.