Anambra @ 35: Works Commissioner Urges Collective Action Against Erosion

By Chibuzo Obidike

The Anambra State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Arc. Okey Ezeobi, has warned that erosion remains one of the biggest threats to the state’s development, urging residents to change their attitude towards environmental management.

Ezeobi spoke as Anambra marked its 35th anniversary, saying while the state’s achievements were evident, environmental challenges required urgent and collective attention.

He said about 90 percent of erosion problems in Anambra were linked to human activities, particularly indiscriminate waste disposal and blockage or destruction of drainage channels.

The Commissioner explained that blocked drains often redirect floodwater onto roads, accelerating their deterioration. He therefore urged residents to take responsibility for managing waste and water around their homes.

Ezeobi disclosed that Anambra has more than 1,000 active erosion sites, stressing that government resources alone cannot address all the sites simultaneously.

He appealed to Ndi Anambra to support government efforts by adopting better environmental practices, while congratulating residents on the state’s 35th anniversary and expressing optimism that collective action would help the state overcome its erosion challenges.