The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Soludo, has stated that the Southeast geopolitical zone suffered significant economic losses as a result of the sit-at-home order declared by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) over the incarceration of its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
Speaking on the economic impact of the directive, Soludo noted that prolonged compliance with the sit-at-home order discouraged commercial activities across the region.
According to him, many business owners and investors began relocating their operations to other parts of the country due to uncertainty and security concerns.
“The Southeast paid a heavy economic price,” the governor said.
He explained that several entrepreneurs diverted their investments outside the zone in search of a more stable and predictable business environment.
However, Soludo expressed optimism that normalcy is gradually returning.
He disclosed that following the effective suspension of the sit-at-home order, more than 45,000 shops reopened at the Onitsha Main Market on Monday, with commercial activities resuming at full scale.
He described the atmosphere as vibrant, noting that traders were visibly jubilant as business transactions picked up significantly.
On security matters, the governor announced that his administration dismantled over 62 criminal camps across the state since he assumed office.
He noted that restoring law and order remains a top priority of his government.
Soludo made these remarks while addressing State House correspondents after a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday.
Detailing the state’s security strategy, the governor explained that his administration established a vigilante outfit known as Agunechemba, alongside an anti-cultism unit and an anti-touting task force.
He noted that these security structures are working collaboratively and have proven highly effective in combating crime.
“When I assumed office, we were confronted with serious security challenges. So far, we have dismantled about 62 criminal camps in Anambra, and we are not resting for a second,”
“In Anambra, we pride ourselves on being the safest or modestly, one of the safest states in the country. Security is fundamental to development, and we remain committed to sustaining peace and stability.” he said.
The governor reaffirmed his administration’s determination to consolidate security gains and create an enabling environment for economic growth and investment in the state.
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