Warm reception as Tinubu arrives Anambra on maiden one-day working visit
President Bola Tinubu arrived in Anambra State on Thursday for a one-day working visit to inaugurate key development projects executed by the state government.
Mr Tinubu touched down at 12:15p.m. at the Presidential Wing of the Chinua Achebe International Airport, Umueri.
His arrival was met with a warm reception, including a traditional dance performance by a cultural troupe.
Welcoming the President were several dignitaries, including Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, his Deputy, Onyekachukwu Ibezim; members of the House of Assembly; top dignitaries from the state, among others.
Mr Tinubu received some gun salutes from personnel of the Nigerian Army, Navy and Air Force.
Mr Tinubu will inaugurate the Solution FunCity, Anambra Country Club, New Government House, New Government Lodge, New Presidential Lodge and Emeka Anyaoku Center Unizik, Awka.
He will also inaugurate the Iconic Light of the Nation Tower located at the new state Government House, symbolising the state’s slogan.
The tower was constructed by Dutum Construction Limited led by its Managing Director, Temitope Runsewe.
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