By Emmanuel Ogbodo
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has pledged to restore electricity to Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli Campus, ending a 21-year power outage that has plagued the institution and the surrounding Uli community in Ihiala Local Government Area.
During a one-day working visit to the campus, Soludo assured students and staff that his administration is prioritizing the electricity project and other critical infrastructure.
In a statement by his Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, the governor reiterated his commitment to education as a key driver of Anambra’s development.
“After 21 years of darkness, we are committed to reconnecting power to Uli and the campus. Education is the foundation of Anambra, and investing in human capital is critical to our progress,” Soludo said.
Beyond electricity, the governor announced plans to provide internet and WiFi access across public spaces on the campus to enhance digital connectivity and empower students with access to global opportunities.
“Today’s world is about what you can do, not just the certificates you possess. Digitalisation will give this campus a competitive advantage,” he added.
Soludo also outlined plans for the phased construction of internal campus roads and called on the university community to take responsibility for safeguarding the institution’s facilities.
These initiatives, he emphasized, reflect his administration’s inclusive development agenda aimed at uplifting every sector of the state.