By Chizoba Okeke
As the 8th Anambra State House of Assembly commemorates its second year in session, Speaker Right Honourable Somtochukwu Nkem Udeze has reaffirmed the Assembly’s unwavering dedication to deepening democratic governance and driving the state’s developmental agenda.
Speaking during a special plenary session held in conjunction with Nigeria’s Democracy Day celebrations, Speaker Udeze reflected on the Assembly’s significant accomplishments since its inauguration in 2023. The legislature has successfully passed 75 motions and enacted 31 laws, with 30 already receiving gubernatorial assent.
Highlighting landmark laws such as the Electricity Law, Economic Planning Law, and the Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission Law, the Speaker emphasized these legislative achievements have already begun delivering tangible improvements in energy accessibility, strategic planning, and equitable resource allocation across Anambra State.
Looking ahead, Speaker Udeze announced ambitious plans to fully digitalize House proceedings, construct a dedicated Legislative Service Commission complex, and implement enhanced civic engagement frameworks aimed at strengthening public participation in governance.
The Speaker also praised Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s steadfast partnership, noting that the synergy between the executive and legislative arms has been vital to the Assembly’s successes.
Majority Leader, Sir Ikenna Ofodeme, Deputy Majority Leader, Sr. Jude Akpua, and Orumba South Constituency lawmaker, Mr. Emma Nwafor, among others, commended the collective resolve of their colleagues, underscoring the Assembly’s steadfast commitment to its core responsibilities of legislation, oversight, and representation.
- Okeke is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *
