From Isaac Ojo Awka
Anambra State governor, Prof. Charles Soludo has led members of the State Executive Council (SEC), LGA chairmen and other appointees on a day retreat.
The purpose of the retreat is to chart a path toward a transformative year by leading a strategic retreat for members of the Anambra State Executive Council and mayors.
The retreat, held in Awka, themed, “Changing Gear, Accelerating the Execution of the Solution Agenda in 2025.” marks a pivotal moment for the administration as it seeks to reflect on its journey, strengthen its strategies, and drive impactful results for the people of Anambra.
In his opening address, Gov Soludo speaking on the sub-theme, “Changing Gears 2.0,” emphasized the significance of 2025 to his administration.
He described it as a milestone year, with March 2026 marking the end of his first four years in office noting that the retreat was designed to provide an opportunity for the team to pause, reflect, and recalibrate for the critical period ahead.
“This is an important year for us, by the 17th of March next year, we will draw the curtain on four years of this administration. The purpose of this retreat is for us to do ‘our balcony moment,’ as we are beginning the new year from the calendar and fiscal year perspective, even though, from a tenure perspective, our administration’s new year begins in March,” he said.
Gov Soludo urged participants to take a critical look at the administration’s roadmap, as articulated in its manifesto, and assess their progress even as he challenged them to identify areas of success, pinpoint shortcomings, and chart new approaches to accelerate implementation.
The governor however did not shy away from the realities of governance, acknowledging the challenges the administration faces. Yet, he was resolute in his vision, declaring 2025 as a year dedicated to execution and completion.
