Govt Directives on Documentation of Non-Undigenes Still in Force – Mefor warns Anambra Communities

By Praise Chinecherem

The directive by Anambra State Government to communities not to collect money from tenants for their documentation has not changed and is still in force, Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor has said.

The commissioner who stated this in a statement urged Presidents-General of the 179 communities in the State to take note and ensure strict compliance to avoid consequences.

He commended cooperation from people of the state, especially regarding the new security arrangement in place to ensure maximum security for the state, urging them to shun blackmail and misinformation peddled by some disgruntled elements against the security measures.

He said, “As clearly stated in the press release issued after the 3rd Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) Meeting of Monday, 17th February, 2025, the directive by the Anambra State Government to communities not to collect money from tenants for their documentation has not changed and is still in force.

“The Presidents-General of the 179 communities in Anambra State should please note and ensure strict compliance to avoid consequences.

“Meanwhile, Government appreciates the cooperation it receives from Ndi Anambra, especially regarding the new security arrangement put in place to ensure maximum security for the state, and urges them to shun blackmail and misinformation peddled by some disgruntled elements against the good works of Agunechemba and Operation Udo Ga-Achi.

“Anambra is rising! Security is everyone’s responsibility: If you see something, say something; call 5111 and note that your calls and messages will be treated with utmost confidentiality.”