Soludo Declares State of Emergency on Environment in Anambra

On [date not specified], Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, the Governor of Anambra State, declared a state of emergency concerning environmental degradation across the state.

This declaration aims to combat the indiscriminate sand mining practices that are currently affecting the state's landscape and obstructing waterways. Governor Soludo emphasized the urgent need to address these issues, which have led to increased vulnerability to flooding and erosion.

He noted that Anambra State, despite being the second smallest landmass in Nigeria, is facing severe ecological disasters. The governor mandated the immediate desilting of drainage systems and cessation of harmful sand mining activities.

He expressed concern over human activities exacerbating environmental disasters, including improper waste disposal and blocked drainage systems. Additionally, Soludo announced plans to formalize the role of traditional rulers within the state's administrative hierarchy, following a recent Supreme Court judgment regarding community governance.

The governor reassured traditional monarchs of the government's commitment to environmental sustainability and development.