Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo
Abayomi Susan
Under Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC), has taken a bold step to address the pressing issue of erosion crisis in the state, also recovering government lands and awarding strategic projects aimed at boosting the state’s economy and improving the quality of life of its citizens.
Law Mefor, Commissioner for Information, made this known after the 25th ANSEC meeting held recently at the Lighthouse, Awka.
Mefor revealed that the meeting noted with grave concern the existential threat posed by erosion crisis in Anambra, citing the careless actions of communities and regulatory bodies that have disregarded environmental regulations.
“The council has decided to step up enforcement measures to force individuals to build and manage storm waters from their houses and for communities to follow specific guidelines, such as building erosion barriers and excavating sand only in designated locations,” Mefor stated and emphasised that the government will not hesitate to take stern action against individuals and communities that fail to comply with environmental regulations.
The government will enforce strict adherence to environmental regulations, He mandate the construction of erosion barriers and proper sand excavation practices while addressing the issue and collaborate with relevant agencies to hold those responsible for the erosion menace.
With the support of the people, it will also overcome the challenges posed by erosion and achieve its vision of making Anambra State a destination where economic and business activities thrive.
Furthermore, the council has resolved to form a committee to reclaim government lands in and around Anambra State that have been intruded upon and built upon without permission. “The government will not stand idly by while its lands are being grabbed and misused. We will take all necessary steps to recover these lands and ensure that they are used for the benefit of the people of Anambra State,” Mefor said.
ANSEC has approved multiple strategic projects to boost the state’s infrastructure development.
The projects include the provision of a water supply to the Ekwulobia Flyover Bridge Fountain and the ornamental garden for Double NC Construction & Logistics Ltd; the installation of a 3-way traffic light, including pedestrian lights, at the Ifite-Amenyi intersection within the Awka metropolis to S.N.U. Ventures, and the supply and installation of two 10 kVA inverters with 15 kW lithium batteries at the Anambra State Civil Service Commission Building in Awka, to Kennolly Enterprises.
Additional awarded contracts included the supply and installation of transformer substations in Nnewi and Umueze-Anam for Aries and Gold Ventures Ltd and Aljovic Construction Ltd, as well as the car park landscaping project at the COOUTH Trauma Centre in Amaku, Awka, awarded to Triseconds Resources Ltd.
