The Anambra State Government has issued a directive requiring residents to repaint their buildings in a bid to improve the state’s overall aesthetics.
According to a press release from the Commissioner for Environment, Felix Odimegwu, residents who fail to comply by July 1 will face sanctions.
This initiative is part of Governor Soludo’s broader plan to transform Anambra into a smart, modern mega city that prioritizes visual order, environmental responsibility, and enhanced livability.
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.
