Anambra to begin environmental sanitation crackdown from July 4

Anambra State in Nigeria is set to launch a rigorous crackdown on environmental offenders beginning July 4, 2026. The state government, under Governor Chukwuma Soludo, is prioritizing environmental sustainability to combat pressing issues such as flooding and erosion.

The crackdown will target individuals and structures responsible for environmental degradation, including those blocking waterways and indiscriminately dumping refuse into drainage channels. The government has declared a state of emergency concerning the severe environmental damage caused by such activities, which also include building on waterways, erecting illegal structures, and excessive sand mining.

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The Anambra State Government, led by Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has made environmental sustainability a top priority and has declared a state of emergency over the serious environmental damage caused by people blocking waterways by dumping refuse and other materials into drains.

To address these challenges, a statewide desilting and waste evacuation exercise is scheduled to commence on July 4. Movement will be restricted across the state from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. on this day, with exemptions for essential service providers. Developers are also reminded to incorporate catch pits in new buildings to manage runoff water, adhering to existing regulations.

Commissioner for Information and Value Reorientation, Law Mefor, stated that Governor Soludo's administration views environmental sustainability as a key priority. He warned that non-compliance with the new directives will result in prosecution.

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Saturday, July 4, 2026, has been designated as the commencement date for the statewide desilting and waste evacuation exercise.