Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo
● Currently in Office📅 Tenure in Office
Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo has been serving as governor of anambra state of Anambra State since March 17, 2022, under the APGA Party.
👤 About Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo
Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR (born 28 July 1960) is a world-renowned economist, former Central Bank Governor and current Governor of Anambra State (second term from March 2026). Known for visionary leadership and "building the Anambra of our dreams" through massive infrastructure, human capital development and fiscal prudence.
📋 Personal Information
| Full name | Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo |
| Title / Role | Governor of Anambra State |
| State | Anambra State |
| Party | APGA |
| Date of birth | July 28, 1960 (66 years old) |
| Spouse | Nonye Soludo |
| Education | B.Sc (First Class), M.Sc, PhD Economics, University of Nigeria Nsukka |
| In office since | March 17, 2022 |
| Geopolitical zone | SE |
🏆 Key Achievements
Re-elected 2025 with landslide victory. Former CBN Governor (2004-2009). Led Anambra’s Solution Agenda focusing on security, roads, education, health and economic transformation.
🏛 Role of the Governor of Anambra State
The Governor of Anambra State is the chief executive and head of government of the state. Under the Nigerian Constitution, the governor is elected by popular vote for a four-year term, renewable once. The governor heads the state executive council, assents to bills passed by the State House of Assembly, and directs the allocation of the state's budget and resources.
Anambra State is part of the SE geopolitical zone, with Awka as its capital. Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo currently serves as governor since March 17, 2022.