2026
By Joy Mbachi
Awka, Jan. 1, 2026 (NAN) The Speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly, Dr Somtochukwu Udeze, has described the year 2026 as a year of great and endless possibilities.
He said this in his New Year Message to the people of the state on Thursday in Awka, adding that Nigerians had witnessed an increase in social, economic and political activities in 2025.
He, therefore, urged residents and Nigerians to view the new year as a new opportunity to re-examine collective bond as a nation and view the challenges of the past years as great lessons to attain greatness and approach the year with positive mindset
He said “it is evident in the severe economic hardship and insecurity that confronted the masses in many ways.”
Udeze encouraged the people to be steadfast, prayerful and law-abiding, while believing that the year 2026 would be a turning point and an eventful year in all ramifications.
He reassured Anambra residents that the state legislature would take-up legislative activities in the year 2026 with renewed vigor.
“We will ensure that meaningful development and an overall good governance continue to thrive in the state.
“I am satisfied with the 8th State Assembly which continued to take decisive actions in legislative business, along with other law making bodies in the country, enacting quality laws and resolutions,” the speaker said.
He commended Gov. Chukwuma Soludo for endeavors in all sectors, including improved education system and establishment of free education and healthcare delivery, security architecture, massive road infrastructure, youth empowerment, among others.
He called on the people to support the present administration to enable the governor to move further with his transformation agenda.
Udeze wished the citizenry a happy and more prosperous new year, while praying to God for guidance and blessings in all endeavors.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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Edited by Hadiza Mohammed-Aliyu