Anambra State Government has given a directive for residents of the state to repaint their building to enhance the aesthetics of the state.
A press release by the Commissioner for Environment, Felix Odimegwu stated that residents of the state who fail to do so by July 1 would face sanctions.
The release informed that this initiative forms part of Governor Soludo’s broader vision to transform Anambra into a smart, modern mega city—where visual order, environmental responsibility, and livability go hand in hand.
The directive is backed by the Anambra State Environmental Management, Protection and Administration Law 2024, and was announced in a public notice dated June 17, 2025.
According to the notice, government inspectors will begin inspections across key cities including Onitsha, Awka, Nkpor, Nnewi, and Ekwulobia, while full enforcement begins July 1, 2025.
Part of the directive read: “This exercise is aimed at strengthening existing building structures, improving the aesthetic ambience, and expanding the green space of the state,” Dr. Odimegwu said.
“Buildings that haven’t been repainted in the last 10 years, or those with peeling, faded, or unsightly paint, are firmly in the government’s sights—particularly those located in public view (anya ora).
“The legal authority for this action stems 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, warning that failure to do so will attract penalties as provided by law.
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