President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has humorously requested a plot of land in Anambra State to build his retirement home, declaring himself a “bona fide son of the soil.”
The President made the remark on Thursday during his first official visit to the state since assuming office, where he commissioned a series of major projects executed by Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo.
Tinubu to Soludo: “Get Me Land for Retirement”
Speaking during the inauguration of the Anambra State Government House, the Soludo Fun City, and other completed infrastructure, Tinubu praised the vision and developmental strides of the governor.
“Going forward, we are not just friends: I am now a bona fide son of the soil — one of you, your own son!” Tinubu declared. “Maybe my friend and your governor, Charles Soludo, should find me a plot of land for my retirement home, after service.”
President Applauds Soludo’s Vision and Reforms
President Tinubu commended Soludo’s transformative impact both as Governor of Anambra and during his tenure as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
“I remember when Soludo wanted to consolidate the Nigerian banks, and many said it was impossible. It was done, and Nigeria became better for it,” Tinubu said.
He also referenced his own administration’s achievements, such as the Eko Atlantic City project in Lagos, to underscore the power of bold leadership and vision.
“A few years ago, Dubai was largely a desert. Today, it is a global hub, because one man dared to dream… I also recall when we dared to tame the Atlantic Ocean, and many naysayers doubted it. But we made it happen.”
“Anambra Holds Great Potential” – Tinubu
The President lauded Anambra’s potential for economic growth and infrastructural development and encouraged collaboration between the federal government and the state.
“Anambra has huge potential and with Soludo, we can all work together to fast-track the vision,” Tinubu said.
President Tinubu’s remarks, though delivered in jest, signaled strong political camaraderie with Governor Soludo and may hint at a deepening relationship between the federal and Anambra state governments. The President’s symbolic acceptance as a “son of Anambra” could also carry political weight ahead of future national and regional dialogues.
