By Okechukwu Okolonji :
Anambra State Government has rolled out its environment monitoring taskforce against structures blocking drainages in Akuzo, Nkpor, Idemili Local Government Area.
The monitoring was conducted by the Anambra State Physical Planning Board (ANSPPB).
Speaking during the exercise, the Executive Secretary of the Board, Mr. Stephen Ezenwa said that the structures were built on an existing drainage channel thereby blocking free flow of flood.
Ezenwa pointed out that the blockage caused flood to prevent the occupants of the area from accessing their buildings also it destroyed property worth millions of naira.
He added that ANSPPB Idemili North LGA has visited the area severally, warned and served the developer removal notices but all led to no avail hence the demolition.
He warned that Anambra State Government would arrest and punish any defaulter who built on drainages and without a building approval.
“Developers should always visit the Board and get approvals before erecting any structure.”
He stressed that it is unlawful to build without an approval in the state.