‎From Emma Elekwa, Awka

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‎Anambra state government has threatened to prosecute communities engaging in sand excavation, indiscriminate felling of trees, deforestation, dumping of refuse in drainage channels, channeling of stormwater onto roads and other prohibited practices.

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‎Commissioner for Information

‎& Value Reformation, Dr Law Mefor in a statement said the warning was part of deliberations during 18th Meeting of the Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) held at the Light House, Awka,

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‎He said the Council reiterated that government intervention on erosion would continue to prioritise communities that demonstrate proactive environmental responsibility.

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‎”Communities that engage in sand excavation, indiscriminate felling of trees, deforestation, dumping of refuse in drainage channels, channeling of stormwater onto roads, and other prohibited and prosecutable practices will not receive priority attention.

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‎”Perpetrators of such acts will be prosecuted,” he said.

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‎According to the Commissioner, the Council directed that Ogbodi in Amichi Community, cut off by erosion, be reconnected within two weeks through palliative measures, while scoping for a permanent solution commences immediately.

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‎He said, “Council approved the Soludozie Anambra Framework, an organised and inclusive platform under the Public-Private-Community Partnership (PPCP) model.

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‎”The initiative is designed to provide a structured channel for Ndi Anambra at home and in the diaspora, and other well-meaning partners, who wish to partner with the State Government for development.

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‎”Under the framework, government involvement will be generally limited to documentation, recognition, and support where solicited. Donors and partners will directly manage their funds and projects.

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‎”The initiative aims to position Anambra as a global model of collective governance and inclusive development and to accelerate the state’s development trajectory.”