By Jeo C. Anatune
In the course of his electioneering, Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, made it clear that he would, as governor, encourage the consumption or use of made-in-Anambra goods and services. He went further to commit that he would be the Chief Marketing Officer of such goods that meet Anambra standards.
On March 17, 2022, Soludo commenced walking his talk in earnest. His official car is produced by Nigeria’s foremost automaker, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing.
Innoson cars look rugged, enchanting and beautiful. He wore the wonderful shoes made by indigenous and creative shoemakers in Ogbunike, Oyi Local Council. And, of course, he wore his now signature Akwete. Many who attended the event came in their Akwete apparels, and you can’t but notice the “Soludo effect.”
The food and drinks served were all made in Anambra. The ukwa (breadfruit meal) came from Isuofia. The nkwu and ngwo (palm wines) from Awgbu and Awa, respectively.
Frankly speaking, there can never be a better era to be onye Anambra than now.
Be of good cheer!!