Governor Charles Soludo has officially kicked off the “Gear 3” phase for Anambra State, signing a whopping ₦766 billion 2026 budget into law. This isn’t just a routine fiscal ritual; it’s a high-octane economic blueprint tagged “Changing Gears 3.0: Solution Continues.” Signed at the Light House in Awka, the budget saw an ₦8.49 billion boost from the state assembly, signaling a united front to turn Anambra into a “liveable and smart homeland.” With a staggering 79% of the funds dedicated to capital projects, the message is clear: the state is building for a future that won’t wait.
But the budget wasn’t the only star of the show. Soludo also signed a trio of reform-driven laws aimed at fixing everything from nursing schools to the justice system. The new legislations—the Anambra Mission School of Nursing and Midwifery (Amendment) Law, the Tax Clearance Certificate Law, and the Anambra State Correctional Service Law—are designed to sharpen the state’s institutional teeth. By domesticating correctional services and streamlining tax collection, the administration is positioning Anambra to be more self-sufficient and legally robust as it navigates a complex 2026 economic landscape.
The 2026 roadmap puts education at the very center, with an allocation that remarkably surpasses international UNESCO recommendations. From the continued impact of hiring over 8,000 teachers to the acceleration of massive infrastructure projects, the “Gear 3” momentum is intended to be felt in every community. Governor Soludo emphasized that there will be “no borrowing for consumption,” ensuring that every kobo is poured into projects that offer real value for the people. As Anambra shifts into this higher gear, the nation is watching to see how this ambitious “Solution” transforms the Southeast’s commercial heartbeat.
