Soludo’s Urban Renewal: Over 500 Illegal Structures in Nnewi to Be Demolished
The Anambra State Government has begun issuing demolition notices to more than 500 owners of illegal, dilapidated, and unsafe buildings across Nnewi. This marks the first phase of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s urban renewal programme, led by the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development. Structures targeted for removal include shanties under power lines, buildings without approved setbacks, unauthorized developments, filling stations, hotels, and properties encroaching on public right-of-way. Major corridors such as the Nnewi Triangle axis, Hundred Foot Road, and the Nnewi–Owerri Road right-of-way are among the locations earmarked for enforcement. Officials have given affected owners a two-week ultimatum to comply before demolition begins. The exercise aims to restore public safety, improve infrastructure, and pave the way for modern facilities like the long-abandoned Nnewi Triangle Mall, new bus terminals, and recreational centres.
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