The Anambra State Government has issued a July 1, 2025 deadline for property owners across key urban centers to repaint their buildings or face sanctions.

 

The directive, announced in a public notice signed by the Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Felix Odimegwu, is part of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s drive to achieve a cleaner, greener, and smarter Anambra State.

 

According to the notice, the order applies to properties in Awka, Onitsha, Nnewi, Ekwulobia, Nkpor, and other semi-urban areas. Environmental inspectors will begin building assessments immediately, while full enforcement will kick off on the set deadline.

 

The directive is supported by the Anambra State Environmental Management, Protection and Administration Law of 2024, specifically Part 4, Section 79 (1–7), which authorizes the Ministry of Environment to implement environmental enhancement and urban beautification initiatives.

 

“This exercise aims to strengthen aging structures, boost visual appeal, and increase green spaces,” the government stated. It targets buildings with paint that is over a decade old, faded, peeling, or unsightly—especially those visible to the public, referred to as anya ora.

 

Non-compliance will attract legal penalties as provided by the environmental law.

 

The government urged residents and business owners to take immediate action, stressing that a “clean, beautiful, and eco-friendly Anambra is possible if we all work together.”