The Anambra State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive governance and sustainable development with new policy decisions and project approvals aimed at tackling erosion, strengthening education, improving healthcare delivery and boosting the state’s economy.
The government also approved contracts worth ₦640 million for key infrastructural projects designed to enhance social cohesion, stimulate economic growth and improve public service delivery across the state.
This was contained in a statement on Tuesday by the Commissioner for Information and Value Reorientation, Law Mefor, following the third meeting of the Anambra State Executive Council held at the Government House, Awka, on June 22.
According to the statement, the Council took several decisions, including continued market regeneration, enforcement of environmental laws, sustenance of free education and free antenatal care, as well as the introduction of a school adoption programme.
“The Anambra State Executive Council, at its third meeting, reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive governance and sustainable development through new resolutions and projects to boost the economy, protect the environment, and improve educational standards,” the statement partly read.
It noted that markets remain a key component of the state’s economy, adding that efforts to regenerate and modernise markets would continue to ensure cleaner, safer and more organised commercial environments.
The Council also expressed concern over traders who violate market boundaries by displaying goods along roadsides, warning that such practices cause traffic obstruction and safety risks. It added that some markets would be relocated and enclosed to prevent encroachment on major roads.
Erosion was again identified as the most pressing environmental challenge in the state. The Council attributed its worsening impact to human activities such as improper stormwater drainage, construction on flood channels and indiscriminate tree felling.
To address the challenge, the government resolved to enforce the state’s environmental law mandating households to construct catch pits to reduce surface runoff and protect infrastructure.
The Council also reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining flagship social policies of the administration, including free education and free antenatal and delivery services for pregnant women.
It further approved the introduction of a school adoption programme, under which individuals and corporate organisations will adopt public schools to support their development.
According to the statement, the initiative falls under the Public-Private-Community Partnership framework of the administration, also known as “Soludozie Anambra,” and is expected to improve school infrastructure and learning outcomes.
The Council also approved a proposed law to set minimum standards for administrators of public and private primary and secondary schools in the state.
The law is expected to curb arbitrary fees, regulate school practices, and prohibit the barring of students from reusing textbooks.
The government further approved ₦237 million for the remodelling of Afouzo Market in Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area, awarded to Crystal Dove Construction Company Ltd.
It also approved ₦402.83 million for the supply of routine antenatal medicines and related services under the state’s free antenatal and delivery services programme, awarded to Jessy Pharmaceutical Company Ltd and Award Global Company Ltd.
The Council said the reforms reflect Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s commitment to building a livable and prosperous Anambra through infrastructure development, environmental protection, and human capital investment.
