Gov. Charles Soludo of Anambra has reaffirmed strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s bold economic reforms aimed at stabilising and reviving Nigeria’s economy.

Mr Soludo spoke to State House correspondents after meeting Mr Tinubu on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The former Central Bank governor stressed the urgency of structural reforms to accelerate national development.

He said his support for Mr Tinubu transcends party lines because the reforms aim to return Nigeria to a sustainable growth path.

Mr Soludo said, “The President is in high spirits, hale and hearty. It was a pleasure meeting him; indeed, it was quite a pleasant meeting.

“President Tinubu is my friend; we have been friends for 22 years, so you don’t deny your friend.

“I support him and commend his bold steps, especially in the economy and structural reforms. I have said severally we’re taking the right steps.”

 Mr Soludo also discussed his administration’s strategy to curb insecurity in Anambra.

“We are approaching insecurity comprehensively, using both kinetic and non-kinetic approaches.

“The kinetic involves guns and the usual. The non-kinetic focuses on youths, empowerment, and job creation,” he said.

The meeting follows Mr Tinubu’s May visit to Anambra, where he inaugurated key infrastructure projects.

The visit is seen as politically strategic ahead of the Nov. 8 governorship election, where Mr Soludo seeks re-election under the All Progressives Grand Alliance. 

(NAN)