The Government of Anambra state has ordered residents of the state who still live in dilapidated buildings to ensure that they repaint their houses as enforcement would commence July 1.
This was contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Environment, Dr Felix Odimegwu, on Thursday.
Odimegwu listed buildings in Onitsha, Awka, Nkpor, Nnewi and Ekwuluobia to ensure that they comply with the directive as soon as possible stating that the regulation is to maintain a clean, beautiful and eco-friendly environment.
Explaining further in the statement, the Commissioner noted that the enforcement is in accordance with Anambra State Environmental Management, Protection and Administration Law 2024, Part 4 sec 79 (1-7).
“Notice is hereby given to all residents and occupants of buildings which are in public view areas of the state with particular emphasis on Onitsha, Awka, Nkpor, Nnewil and Ekwuluobia respectively, that general house hold inspection on dilapidated and unpainted structures defacing the environment shall commence with immediate effect.
“This exercise is aimed at strengthening the existing building structures, improving the aesthetic ambience, and the green space of the state as enshrined in the Anambra State Environmental Management, Protection and Administration Law 2024, Part 4 sec 79 (1-7).
“Hence, residents are enjoined to fully maintain, repaint (if necessary) their residential and commercial premises which are in public view (anyaora) areas.
“The Anambra State Environmental Management Protection and Administration Law 2024 provides the legal framework for beautification and aesthetic face-lifting of the state.
“Regulators will be embarking on field operations starting from July 1, 2025, for this particular purpose. Therefore, concerned individuals and corporate organisations within the purview as stated above are required to repaint their houses/buildings, especially those that have not been repainted in the last 10 years or buildings whose current paint is defacing the environment.
“A clean, beautiful and eco-friendly Anambra is possible if we join hands together to improve her aesthetic ambience,” the statement read.
