The Anambra State Government has clarified that it is documenting traditional medicine practitioners (native doctors) but is not issuing them practice certificates. This was reaffirmed during the 3rd Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) meeting held on Monday, February 17, 2025.
According to Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor, investigations are ongoing into native doctors currently in custody on suspicion of criminal activities or quackery. Those found guilty will face the full force of the law.
The government also mandated Anambra communities that are documenting non-indigenes to do so without imposing any fees, emphasizing that the process should be a social responsibility rather than a revenue-generating venture.
Additionally, ANSEC approved requests from various communities for the state to take over their community-built secondary schools. These schools will be upgraded to the standard of public secondary schools, with teachers integrated into the state’s workforce and additional educators hired where necessary.
**Road and School Infrastructure Projects Approved**
As part of its commitment to infrastructure development, the state government approved the sum of **₦801,534,464.00** for the construction of the Nzam headquarters road in Anambra West Local Government Area. The contract was awarded to **Kanubeen Construction Ltd.**, with a completion timeline of six weeks.
Furthermore, **₦48,500,000** was approved for the construction of **Staff Offices, an Examination Hall, and a Laboratory** at Urban Boys Secondary School, Fegge, Onitsha South Local Government Area. The contract was awarded to **Harriets Millennium Estate Nigeria Ltd.**
The Anambra State Government reaffirmed its commitment to security, education, and infrastructure development, urging the public to support these initiatives.
