Anambra approves major infrastructure spending and enforces road standards
The Anambra State Government has awarded contracts totaling about ₦16.7bn for road, electricity, and other infrastructure projects. The Ministry of Environment and the Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (OCHA Brigade) have started enforcing standards for road setbacks on newly constructed dual carriageways. Law Mefor, the state Commissioner for Information, announced these developments following the first Anambra State Executive Council meeting in 2026. The council also discussed security improvements, urban regeneration, and plans to make the ‘Onwa Dezemba’ celebration an annual highlight.
What we know
- The state approved contracts worth ₦16.7bn for infrastructure, including roads and electricity projects.
- The first Anambra State Executive Council meeting of 2026 took place at the ‘Light House’, Awka, on Monday.
- The government is enforcing new setback standards of 1.5 metres in built-up areas and three metres in other areas for dual carriageways.
- A committee was established to revitalize Nnewi and Nnobi as part of urban regeneration efforts under the Soludo administration.
- The council reaffirmed the ‘Onwa Dezemba’ programme as an annual event for Ndi Anambra and visitors.
