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Anambra State Government has announced restrictions of movement across the state on Saturday, July 4, 2026 part of activities following Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s declaration of state of emergency on environmental degradation.
A statement jointly signed by Commissioners for Information, Law Mefo and his Environment counterpart, Clem Aguiyi said the movement restriction starting from 6:00am to 11:00am is to enable massive statewide desilting and waste evacuation exercise.
According to the statement, the exercise, involving markets, transport unions, youths, community leaders, churches and residents, include clearing of drainage systems and stopping of uncontrolled sand mining which were factors identified as major contributors to flooding and gully erosion in the state.
It added that only essential service providers including security agencies, health workers, ambulances, journalists, fire service personnel, and others on essential duties are exempted from the movement restriction.
“Government has warned that new building constructions must include mandatory catch pits for proper management of run-off water as stipulated by law.
“It also cautioned residents against dumping refuse in drains, building on waterways, erecting illegal structures, and encroaching on drainages and right of ways.
“Residents of the state are advised to fully cooperate with the exercise, as anyone who fails to comply will be prosecuted according to the relevant laws of the state,” the statement added.
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