Chairman, Southern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has described the newly sworn-in Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Soludo, as a great asset not only to his people but the entire southern part of the country and Nigeria at large.

According to Akeredolu, the Anambra governor who is equipped with the vast knowledge and huge experience of the economy and human capital management will no doubt ensure the growth and development of the state.

Akeredolu stated this on Saturday while congratulating, Soludo on his inauguration as the Governor of Anambra State.

In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde, the Ondo State Governor who also congratulated “Ndi Anambra” for the peaceful transition to another administration, charged Prof. Soludo to brace up for the herculean job ahead.

While noting that the security and economic challenges in the Southern part of the country and the nation at large requires joint efforts and unalloyed commitment, Akeredolu expressed confidence in Soludo’s track records and his ability to provide the right leadership for the people of Anambra State.

“We are particularly enamoured by Governor Soludo’s palpable passion for home-grown economic growth through effective mobilisation of resources for development.

“For us in the SGF, a fresh and resourceful addition has berthed for the upholding of our ideals and common course.

“We have no doubt, therefore, that, he will deploy his wealth of experience for the good of our people.”