Governor Soludo Signs Six Bills Into Law
Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo on Thursday signed six bills into law to foster investment and security in the state.
Soludo signed the bills at the Governor’s Lodge in Awka, where he was joined by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Somtochukwu Udeze, and the Majority Leader, Ikenna Ofodeme.
Notable among them is the Anambra State Development and Investment Corporation Law, 2025, targeted at driving private sector-led development and facilitating investment projects in the state.
Also, the Anambra State Electricity Law, 2025, is anticipated to establish a functional electricity market, ensuring a stable power supply and promoting economic growth.
“This law empowers Anambra to take ownership of its energy regulation framework, expand access to electricity, and support industries across the state,” a release by the state government said.
The governor also signed into law the Anambra State Homeland Security (Amendment) Law, 2025, which is focused on enhancing security and public safety through community participation, technology deployment, and intelligence gathering.
Key components include the establishment of a new vigilante architecture, Agunechemba, and a State Call Centre with toll-free lines.
The governor enacted into law the Anambra State Herbal Practice Law, 2024, targeted at regulating herbal medicine practices to promote traditional health services while ensuring safety and efficacy.
Another bill that became law is the Anambra State Indigenous Traditional Medicine Practices Law, 2025, which aims to standardise traditional medicine practices and integrate them into the mainstream healthcare system.
Soludo further signed the Anambra State Mission Schools of Nursing and Midwifery (Amendment No. 2) Law, 2025, to enhance the quality of nursing and midwifery education in the state.
The governor urged all residents to support and comply with the new laws, expected to contribute to the overall development of our state.
“The Anambra State Government is committed to transparency and accountability in the implementation of these laws.
“We will provide regular updates on the progress of these initiatives and engage with stakeholders to ensure their success,” the government said.
Governor Soludo Signs Six Bills Into Law is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
