Anambra seeks N70bn FG intervention over insecurity, erosion

The Anambra State Government has asked the Federal Government's Stabilisation Fund for N70 billion to address issues like insecurity, erosion, and other infrastructure problems that hinder economic activities and public services in the state. This request was made during a technical meeting at the commission's office in Abuja on Tuesday.

Maryam Yusuf, the commission's Head of Information and Public Relations, said the money would help with security, protecting the environment, healthcare, education, and other important projects. The state's top official, Chiamaka Nnake, said the extra funding would help keep important services running, protect people's jobs, and improve people's trust in the government and encourage investment in the state.

Nnake said the government needed the extra money to buy vehicles, surveillance equipment, training for security workers, and better communication. She also said the state has many erosion sites, and fixing them would cost a lot more than the N70 billion requested. Anambra has about 8.9 million people and a budget of about $12.7 billion.

The government has been working on things like controlling erosion, managing floods, repairing roads, and planting trees. It has also been trying to improve healthcare, education, and other areas.