The Tales of Ochanja-Iweka 8-foot-tall Refuse Dump Site

 The Tales of Ochanja-Iweka 8-foot-tall Refuse Dump Site

By Izuchukwu Adichie



Soludo has been a powerful force for change and rapid development in Onitsha metropolitan. Upon his arrival, he faced the challenge of reviving a neglected commercial center in a city deprived of clean air and plagued by dilapidated infrastructure. The city was known as one of the dirtiest and most polluted in Africa.


The situation was made worse by the presence of refuse dumps at Ochanja Roundabout, where even dead bodies were found. When Soludo first paid his official working visit, he stood atop the 18-year-old, 8-foot-tall refuse dump and addressed the traders, residents, visitors, and motorists, highlighting the urgency of the situation.


His transformative efforts have resulted in the complete revival of Onitsha Metropolitan, notably Ochanja-Iweka. He has cleared the refuse dumps and replaced them with a remarkable water fountain and durable road infrastructure, including road dualization and interconnecting roads. The commercial city is now unrecognizable from its previous state, a testament to Soludo's intentional leadership and compassionate governance.

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