The Social and Integral Development Centre (SIDEC) has congratulated Charles Chukwuma Soludo on his second-term inauguration as Governor of Anambra State, while calling for urgent reforms in agriculture and greater political inclusion for women.
In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Ugochi Agalaba-Ehiahuruike, the organisation said Soludo’s re-election reflects public confidence in his leadership, citing visible gains recorded during his first tenure.
SIDEC highlighted improvements in infrastructure, noting that the expansion and rehabilitation of road networks across urban and rural communities have enhanced connectivity, eased transportation challenges, and stimulated economic activities.
The group also commended the administration’s interventions in the health sector, particularly the free antenatal care and delivery programme, which it said has reduced financial barriers for families and contributed to safer childbirth outcomes.
In education, SIDEC acknowledged the impact of free education policies, alongside the construction and rehabilitation of schools, describing them as critical steps toward strengthening human capital development in the state.
Attention to agriculture
However, the organisation stressed that agriculture must now take centre stage in the governor’s second term.
It described the sector as vital for food security, job creation, and rural livelihoods, urging the government to scale up investment, improve farmers’ access to inputs and markets, and promote climate-resilient farming practices.
On gender inclusion, SIDEC praised the governor for appointing women into key positions but insisted that more needs to be done.
The organization called for deliberate policies and frameworks that would enable more women to win elective offices, thereby deepening inclusive governance.
“As the Governor begins his second term, SIDEC remains hopeful that the administration will consolidate its achievements while addressing existing gaps,” the statement read.
The organisation reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with the government in advancing sustainable development, social justice, and inclusive governance in the state.
