SOLUTION 2.0: ANAMBRA STATE GOVERNMENT REITERATES STATE OF EMERGENCY ON ENVIRONMENT, SETS UP INVESTMENT FUND, AND APPROVES CODE ANAMBRA COHORT 2

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On June 29, 2026, the Soludo administration’s second-term Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC), held its fourth meeting at the Light House, Awka. The Council approved several strategic decisions to drive environmental action, investment, and digital talent development.

  1. REITERATION OF STATE OF EMERGENCY ON THE ENVIRONMENT
    The Council reaffirmed the state of emergency on the environment due to widespread environmental devastation. To enforce the order, all communities and businesses will observe a lockdown on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The period is dedicated to the commencement of a statewide desilting and waste evacuation exercise. Movement will be restricted during these hours. Exemptions apply only to security agencies, health workers, ambulances, journalists, the fire service, and other personnel on essential duties.
  2. ESTABLISHMENT OF ANAMBRA INVESTMENT FUND
    The Council approved a N200 billion capital base for the Anambra Development and Investment Corporation (ADIC), with the state committing to invest up to 30% of the capital. The Council also approved the transfer of identified key state assets to ADIC. The Corporation will soon launch a government-private partnership to mobilise development funds. Effective immediately, ADIC will operate as a highly favorable platform for both individual and corporate investors.
  3. CODE ANAMBRA DIGITAL TALENTS MASTERY – COHORT 2
    The Council approved the Solution Innovation District (SID), to commence Code Anambra Talents Mastery Cohort 2. The approval follows the success of Cohort 1, the abundance of tech talent in Anambra, and the rising global demand for digital skills and innovation. SID is the Soludo Government’s hub for technology and innovation. It trains, incubates, mentors, and supports innovators, startups, tech companies, and entrepreneurs to deliver solutions for Anambra’s survival, growth, and technological future.
  4. APPROVAL OF KEY PROJECTS
    The Council approved the release of N315,460,777.41 for the restoration of electricity to parts of Uli community and the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Chinweoke Mbadinuju Campus, Uli. The contract was awarded to Urban Prime Nig. Ltd.
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Law Mefor, PhD
Commissioner for Information & Value Reformation,
Anambra State.

Jjune 29, 2026.