The Anambra State House of Assembly has summoned three commissioners to explain measures being taken to address recurring flooding across the state.
The decision was reached during Tuesday's plenary in Awka after lawmakers raised concerns over the increasing impact of floods on lives, property and infrastructure.
The Assembly invited the Commissioner for Environment, Clem Aguiyi; the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Chijioke Ojukwu; and the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Okey Ezeobi, to appear before lawmakers on Thursday.
The motion was moved by the Minority Leader and member representing Nnewi South Constituency II, Johnbosco Akaegbobi, who said flooding has continued to cause significant losses for residents due to blocked drainage systems and poor environmental practices.
He referred to recent videos circulating on social media showing floodwaters sweeping away a Toyota Venza, describing the incident as evidence of the growing severity of flooding in the state.
Supporting the motion, Majority Leader Ikenna Ofodeme, alongside lawmakers Tony Muobike, Obi Nweke and Emma Nwafor, said repeated flood incidents have damaged homes, roads, farmlands and other valuable property across Anambra.
Akaegbobi noted that commercial centres including Onitsha, Nnewi and Awka have been particularly affected, blaming indiscriminate refuse disposal for blocked drainage channels. Lawmakers also cited the reported death of a tricycle rider in Onitsha following a flood incident.
The Assembly called for improved drainage systems, proper water discharge channels, public awareness campaigns on waste disposal and the construction of catchment points in residential areas. Lawmakers stressed that protecting lives and property remains a constitutional responsibility of government.
Speaker Somtochukwu Udeze said the resolution was aimed at finding lasting solutions to the state's flooding challenges, adding that the Assembly has a duty to represent the interests of Anambra residents.
