By Stanley Onunkwor
The Federal Government has expressed readiness to intervene in the worsening erosion crisis in Anambra State, with the Ecological Fund Office (EFO) set to deploy a technical team to assess critical erosion sites and determine immediate intervention measures.
The development followed a strategic meeting between the Anambra State Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Clem Aguiyi, the Permanent Secretary of the Ecological Fund Office, under the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, and other senior officials in Abuja on Sept 29.
The meeting focused on the growing scale of erosion and environmental degradation across Anambra State and the urgent need for coordinated federal intervention to protect communities, infrastructure, livelihoods and the State’s landmass.
Briefing officials of the Ecological Fund Office, Aguiyi highlighted the severity of the erosion crisis confronting the State and called for urgent action to address the rapidly expanding ecological threat. Describing the situation as an ecological emergency, he said, “The nation and the world remain silent while Anambra land space is vanishing.”
Responding to the concerns raised, the Ecological Fund Office announced plans to deploy a joint technical team of experts to Anambra State in the first week of October 2026. The team is expected to assess critical erosion sites, engage affected communities and identify areas requiring urgent intervention.
The planned intervention is also expected to facilitate social support for vulnerable individuals and communities whose livelihoods and living conditions have been adversely affected by erosion, while strengthening collaboration between the Federal Government and Anambra State in tackling the persistent environmental challenge.
Speaking on the outcome of the meeting, Aguiyi described the Federal Government’s commitment as a significant milestone in the State’s efforts to secure urgent assistance for communities threatened by erosion.
The commissioner also commended Ms. Adaora Soludo for her role in facilitating the engagement with the Ecological Fund Office, describing her as a “worthy ally and a blessing to Anambra State” and acknowledging her contribution to the process that led to the planned deployment of the technical team.
Aguiyi reaffirmed the commitment of the Anambra State Ministry of Environment to pursuing strategic partnerships with Federal Government agencies, development partners, communities and other stakeholders to address environmental challenges and safeguard lives, livelihoods and the State’s ecological assets.
Stanley Onunkwor is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
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