Anambra to collaborate with private sector on large‑scale housing projects

By Vincent Ujumadu

AWKA — The Anambra State Government announced plans to collaborate with the private sector on mass housing projects to address the state’s housing deficit and rising rental costs.

The decision was taken during the State Executive Council’s weekly meeting in Awka, where members resolved to tackle the supply side of the housing market through strategic partnerships with private investors, ensuring the availability of affordable housing across the state.

The government said details of the partnership, including project locations and implementation plans, will be released soon.

The council also approved a contract worth N801.67 million for the construction of a floodwater diversion channel along the erosion‑prone Oko‑Nanka Road in Orumba North Local Government Area.

In the health sector, approval was granted for N279.49 million to supply and install medical equipment and accessories at the General Hospital, Oroma Etiti, in Anambra West Local Government Area.

Similarly, the council approved N92.69 million for external works and landscaping at Nwafor Orizu College of Education in Anambra East Local Government Area.

After the meeting, Commissioner for Information and Value Reorientation, Law Mefor, briefed journalists that the council had also approved a new policy requiring tax compliance as part of the pre‑qualification criteria for companies bidding for government contracts.

According to Mefor, the measure aims to ensure that companies executing projects in the state contribute meaningfully to government revenue and operate as responsible corporate partners.

Mefor further disclosed that the council resolved to involve professionals from relevant departments and faculties of state universities in project design, execution and delivery.

He said the initiative would bridge the gap between theory and practice while leveraging local expertise for public projects.

The commissioner also announced plans for a monitoring and surveillance law that would regulate and license scrap dealers, including operators dealing in scrapped vehicles.

He explained that the proposed legislation was prompted by increasing cases of vandalism and theft of public infrastructure across the state.

According to Mefor, the law is expected to strengthen oversight of the scrap trade and curb activities linked to the destruction of public property.

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