Residents and building owners across Anambra State are being called to action as the government officially announces the commencement of a new environmental initiative titled Operation Repaint Your Buildings (Ka Anambra Chakee). The directive, which aims to enhance the aesthetic appearance of communities, is spearheaded by the Anambra State Ministry of Environment.
In a public notice dated 17th June 2025 and issued from the Jerome Udoji Secretariat Complex, Awka, the Ministry made it clear that the operation targets dilapidated and unpainted structures across the state, especially those situated in areas visible to the public.
“Notice is hereby given to all residents and occupants of buildings which are in public view areas of the state with particular emphasis on Onitsha, Awka, Nkpor, Nnewi and Ekwulobia respectively, that general household inspection on dilapidated and unpainted structures defacing the environment shall commence with immediate effect,” the statement reads.
The goal of this campaign is to strengthen existing buildings, enhance visual appeal, and boost the eco-friendly environment of Anambra. These actions are in line with the Anambra State Environmental Management, Protection and Administration Law 2024, specifically under Part 4, section 79 (1-7). The law provides the legal support for the state’s beautification and aesthetic improvement efforts.
According to the Commissioner for Environment, Engr. Dr. Felix Odimegwu, the repainting exercise will start fully from 1st July 2025, with field officers visiting various locations. He emphasized that this move is not just a government project but a community responsibility. “A clean, beautiful and eco-friendly Anambra is possible if we join hands together to improve her aesthetic ambience,” he stated.
The Ministry has specified that residents and organizations must repaint buildings that have not been painted in the last ten years, or where existing paint is considered to deface the area. Both residential and commercial properties are included in the exercise.
The government also released a detailed list of public view areas of interest across the state that will be subject to inspection:
In Aguata, the targeted locations include:
- Ekwulobia – Nanka (5km)
- Ekwulobia – Oko (4km)
- Ekwulobia – Igboukwu (5km)
- Ekwulobia – Uga (5km)
In Nnewi North:
- Owerri Road
- Bank Road
- Nnobi Road
- St. Mary – Traffic Light junction
- Traffic Light Junction – Eke Amaobi
- Igwe Orizu Road
- Amuko Junction – Ibeto Junction
- Traffic Light Junction – Nnewi North LG Headquarters
Onitsha North will cover:
- Awka Road
- Enugu Road
- Court Road
- Park Road
- Oguta Road
- New/Old Cemetery Roads
- Ugwunabankpa Road
- New/Old Market Roads
- Okwei Street
- Bright Street
- GRA
- Omagba Layout Phases 1 & 2
- Inland Town
- Federal Housing Estate Trans Nkisi GRA
Onitsha South includes:
- Iweka Road
- Modebe Road
- Silas Works
- Venn Road
- Creek Road
- Bida Road
- Zik Avenue
- Moore Street
- Niger Bridge Head Road
- Upper Iweka
- Odoakpu
- Port-Harcourt Road
Awka South will focus on:
- Oby Okoli Avenue
- Esther Obiakor Road
- Arthur Eze Avenue
- Zik Avenue
- Unizik Junction – Y Junction
- Club Road (Abakiliki Street)
- Ifite Road
- Aroma Junction – Secretariat Complex
- Works Road
- High Court Road
- Meloch Avenue
- Festus Avenue
- Aquinas Road
- Commissioners Quarters Road
- Ekwulobia Street
For Idemili North:
- Limca Road
- Ezeiweka Road
- Nkpor Ogidi
- Nkpor Spare Parts Road
And in Ogbaru:
- All Major Roads in Okpoko.
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Find below the attached public view areas of interest:
