Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to restoring Nnewi’s status as the state’s leading industrial and commercial center through strategic urban renewal and development projects.
Soludo made this pledge during an inspection tour of key public infrastructure and development sites in Nnewi on Wednesday.
The governor said the visit aimed to identify infrastructure challenges, reclaim dormant public assets, and unlock the city’s economic potential.
One of the major sites visited was the Nkwo Nnewi Triangle, where a shopping complex has remained uncompleted and unused for about 17 years.
Soludo expressed concern over the prolonged abandonment of the facility, describing it as a waste of public resources.
“It is unacceptable that public assets intended to drive commerce have been left to rot for nearly two decades.
We are here to draw a line in the sand. This facility will no longer be a monument to neglect; we are moving swiftly to restore it to productive use for the benefit of Nnewi’s people,” he said.
The governor also inspected the Post Office area and the High Court premises, noting that these sites would be integrated into a broader urban renewal plan aimed at improving accessibility and public service delivery.
He mentioned that the administration was exploring suitable locations for housing developments to support the city’s growing workforce and maintain its competitiveness as a commercial hub.
According to him, the government is mapping out underutilized open spaces across Nnewi for conversion into parks, recreational centers, and commercial facilities.
“Our strategy is simple: we are unlocking the hidden value of Nnewi.
By transforming dormant open spaces into vibrant parks and productive facilities, we are not just fixing buildings; we are stimulating local commerce.
We are also reclaiming Nnewi’s rightful place as the premier industrial nerve center of the region,” he added.
He disclosed that construction and redevelopment work on the identified projects would begin in the coming weeks.
