Anambra Government Demolishes 500 Illegal Structures in Nnewi

The Anambra State Government, led by Governor Charles Soludo, has issued a demolition notice to 500 property owners occupying illegal, dilapidated, and unsafe structures in Nnewi, located in Nnewi North Local Government Area. This action is part of the urban renewal program aimed at transforming Nnewi into a modern industrial and commercial hub.

The exercise, overseen by the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, marks the first phase of a comprehensive regeneration initiative designed to restore order and improve infrastructure in the area. Affected structures include shanties built beneath high-tension power lines and unauthorized developments such as filling stations and hotels, which pose hazards to public safety.

The demolition notice serves as a formal warning to owners of structures obstructing public rights, particularly along major corridors and strategic areas of the city, including the Nnewi Triangle and major trunk roads. Barr.

Ojukwu emphasized the need for cooperation from residents and business owners to support the government's vision for a cleaner and safer urban environment.