By Ekene Okafor
Chief Sir J.J. Ezeokafor (Ezeudo Aguata, Nwachinemelu Ekwulobia), MD/CEO of Jezco Group of Companies, has reaffirmed his backing for the re-election bid of Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo.
Chief Ezeokafor made his position clear during an extensive inspection tour of key infrastructural projects embarked upon by the Soludo administration across Anambra State. Accompanied by the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Ifeanyi Okeoma, and the Commissioner for Entertainment, Culture and Tourism, Mr. Don Onyenji, Ezeokafor, alongside prominent stakeholders, community leaders, and party loyalists from Aguata, visited several major project sites.
Among the sites inspected were the new Government House, Governor’s Lodge, Presidential Lodge, Deputy Governor’s Lodge, Solution Fun City, Solution Market Ekwulobia, Solution Motor Park Ekwulobia, the Ekwulobia Flyover, and the Erosion Control Site in Ekwulobia.
Speaking at the conclusion of the tour, Chief Ezeokafor lauded Governor Soludo’s efforts, describing them as “a silent but powerful revolution in Anambra’s infrastructural and socio-economic development.” He emphasized that the scale, quality, and strategic nature of the ongoing projects are strong indicators of the Governor’s vision and effective leadership.
“What we have witnessed today is not just governance, it is a transformation. Prof. Soludo is a leader of ideas and action, committed to real change. These projects are not mere constructions; they symbolize renewed hope for Ndi Anambra,” Ezeokafor stated.
The Deputy Mayor of Aguata, Hon. Kingsley Ezeagu, who represented the Mayor, Dr. Chibueze Ofobuike, praised Chief Ezeokafor for organizing the tour and for his steadfast support of the Soludo administration. He noted that witnessing the transformative projects firsthand had deepened stakeholders’ appreciation of the government’s achievements.
Other notable stakeholders, including the President-General of Ekwulobia, Chief Azubuike Ezechukwu (Uzommiri Ebeteghete); Hon. Uche Okafor of the Local Government Service Commission; Aguata LG APGA Chairman, Anene Vitalis Okeke-Okoloakor; and Chief Christian Okonkwo (Ebekuedike Ezinifite), commended Chief Ezeokafor for his leadership and lauded Governor Soludo for his impactful governance across Anambra State.
Also part of the Jezco entourage were Mrs. Onebunne, Aguata LG APGA Women Leader; Hon. Ugochukwu Ezike, Councillor representing Ekwulobia Ward I; Mr. Izunnwanne Ezeamu (Izuben); Nze Uche Nwankwo (Nze Nwajiobi), CEO Milatel Hitel, Awka; and Mr. Sunday Oluchukwu Okeke (Onochiennaya), CEO Sunny Master Kitchen/Catering Services, among others.
The tour underscored growing grassroots support for Governor Soludo’s administration and its development agenda for a liveable and prosperous Anambra.
