Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo
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Governor Soludo Boosts Anambra’s Education Sector With 30 Newly Approved Schools
By Olayiwola Mercy
Following his landslide victory in the November 8 gubernatorial election, Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo has sustained the momentum of development across Anambra State. As part of the ongoing transformation of the state’s education sector, his administration has given approval for the construction of 30 new primary schools.
The approval was one of the major resolutions from the 22nd Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) meeting held on November 12, 2025, at the Light House, Awka, where additional developmental priorities were also deliberated.
The Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, explained that the new schools will be strategically located in communities currently without public primary and secondary institutions, ensuring wider access to quality education and strengthening Governor Soludo’s free education agenda.
This initiative forms part of the broader educational reforms being implemented, which include free schooling from primary level up to Senior Secondary School 3 (SS3), as well as the recruitment of 3,115 new teachers — bringing the total number of educators in the system to 8,115.
Governor Soludo’s administration has also upgraded 22 secondary schools into smart schools, furnished more than 60 school laboratories with essential STEM equipment, and increased operational funding for both primary and secondary schools to ensure improved learning outcomes.
During the ANSEC meeting, the Council also approved the state’s 2026–2028 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), setting the stage for the presentation of the 2026 Annual Budget to the Anambra State House of Assembly, with the goal of securing passage of the Appropriation Bill before December 31, 2026.
The Council further reviewed the recently concluded governorship election, in which Governor Soludo secured re-election with an impressive 73 percent of the vote, winning in all 21 Local Government Areas of the state.
According to the Council, this overwhelming mandate reflects the people’s appreciation for the administration’s tangible developmental achievements. Members reaffirmed their commitment to service and expressed gratitude to Anambra citizens for their peaceful conduct during the election.
