As Prof. Charles Soludo nears the end of his first term as Anambra State Governor, attention has been drawn to International Breweries PLC, a company attracted by former Governor Peter Obi in 2012. R

ecent data from the Anambra State Internal Revenue Service shows that International Breweries PLC is the sixth highest paying tax entity in the state, with only banks paying more tax.

This development has sparked criticism of Governor Soludo’s economic team, with calls for them to learn from Peter Obi’s success in attracting investments. The company, which started operations under Obi’s administration, has become a significant contributor to the state’s revenue.

The writer urges Soludo’s team to focus on attracting more investments that can drive economic growth, create employment opportunities, and increase supply chain for wholesalers. The writer also criticized the current administration’s priorities, questioning the allocation of funds for certain projects while neglecting more pressing economic needs.

The writer expressed optimism that Governor Soludo will succeed in his economic endeavors but emphasized the need for his team to adopt a more effective approach to economic development.