GROUP LAUDS SOLUDO ON REJECTION OF WORLD BANK LOAN 

By Juliana Nwachukwu/Nkiru Anakor/ Ngozi Okoli :

Civil Liberties Organization (CLO) Anambra State Branch has commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo for rejecting World Bank Loan arrangement because its terms and conditions are not favorable for Anambra’s interest.

This is a clear indication that he has conscience and fanatical when it comes to the interest and wellbeing of the state and her citizens. It is interesting to note that he has prudently and judiciously utilized and still utilizing public funds for public good and interest.

This is contained in a press statement issued to newsmen endorsed by Comrades Vincent Ezekwueme AMBP-UN Chairman and Chidi Mbah Secretary tagged “statesmen think about next generation whereas politicians think about next election”, extolled him for rejecting World bank loan he considered as bad deal out of patriotism and love for the state, that it will mortgage interest and future of the state and generation yet unborn.

“We are humbled and overwhelmed for governor’s decision not to obtain the loan because of its unfavorable repayment conditions as well as to avert unnecessary burden on the state by rejecting the loan as its repayment will be very cumbersome.

“We equally commends him for unprecedented laudable projects he has executed, still executing without borrowing money from financial institutions.

“Worthy of commendations includes relentless efforts to restore security, roads constructions and rehabilitation, Homeland security law and efforts to restore moral rectitude and values in the state.

“We equally appeal to him to out of his usual magnanimity to order for completion of abandoned Ugwuakwu -Ibughubu-Achalla Umuchu road in Aguata LG  that link to Umunze in Orumba North LG.

“This will help tremendously to ameliorate excruciating sufferings, agony and plights of roads users and citizens, decongest ever busy Nkwo Umuchu Osete Road, reduce accident, solve erosion problem necessitated by torrential downpour as well as give the people sense of belonging.

“It will be recalled that the strategic road was awarded by former Governor Willie Obiano due to paucity of funds, it was abandoned after completion of nearly 40 per cent of the road project.”

*The officers are of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State*