The Anambra State Government has issued a directive requiring residents to repaint their buildings as part of efforts to enhance the state's aesthetic appeal. According to a press release by the Commissioner for Environment, Felix Odimegwu, residents who fail to comply by July 1, 2025, will face sanctions.
The initiative is described as a component of Governor Soludo's broader vision to transform Anambra into a "smart, modern mega city" where visual order, environmental responsibility, and livability are prioritized.
Legal Backing and Implementation
The directive is supported by the Anambra State Environmental Management, Protection and Administration Law 2024 and was officially announced in a public notice dated June 17, 2025. Government inspectors will begin assessments across major cities including Onitsha, Awka, Nkpor, Nnewi, and Ekwulobia, with full enforcement scheduled to commence on July 1, 2025.
"This exercise is aimed at strengthening existing building structures, improving the aesthetic ambience, and expanding the green space of the state," Dr. Odimegwu explained in the notice.
Buildings that have not been repainted in the last decade, or those with peeling, faded, or unsightly paint, particularly those in public view (anya ora), are primary targets of this initiative.
Legal Authority
The government's authority for this action is derived from Part 4, Section 79 (1–7) of the 2024 environmental law, which empowers the Ministry of Environment to enforce measures for environmental improvement and urban beautification.
"A clean, beautiful, and eco-friendly Anambra is possible if we join hands together to improve her aesthetic ambience," the commissioner added.
The government has urged residents and business owners to comply immediately with the directive, warning that failure to do so will attract penalties as provided by law.
This urban renewal initiative represents one of several recent policy measures implemented by the Anambra State Government aimed at improving the living environment and modernizing the state's infrastructure.
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