REPORTER: BEN ILECHUKWU
The Anambra State Executive Council has approved the sum of N237,000,000.00 (Two hundred and thirty-seven million naira) for remodelling of the Afouzo Market, Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area.
It also approved the release of the sum of Four hundred and two million, eight hundred and thirty thousand naira for the supply of routine ante-natal medicines & associated services for the Anambra State Government free ante-natal and delivery services initiative.
Speaking during the meeting held at Government House, Awka, Governor Chukwuma Soludo reaffirmed his commitment to inclusive governance and sustainable development through new resolutions and projects to boost the economy, protect the environment, and improve educational standards.
Some other key resolutions reached included the continued regeneration of the markets to remain the largest sector of the state’s economy, as well as ensuring clean, green, planned and sustainable communities, markets and cities,
The Council expressed concern about traders who cross barricades to display their wares on roads, causing traffic obstructions and safety hazards.
As part of the measures to address this, some markets would be relocated and walled off from major roads.
The council also approved the enforcement of Catch-pit Law and identified erosion against the number one existential threat to Anambra State.
The Council attributed much of the damage caused by erosion to human factors, including stormwater from homes channelled into roads, building on flood channels, and indiscriminate felling of trees without replacement.
To address this, the council resolved to enforce the state environment law, which mandates every home to construct a catch-pit to reduce stormwater runoff to protect roads.
The Council further resolved to sustain the flagship policies of the Soludo administration, particularly free education and free ante-natal care, plus free delivery for pregnant women.
