The Anambra State Commissioner for Lands, Mr Bonaventure Enemali says the State Government will recover all lands allegedly acquired by land speculators across the state.
Mr Enemali made this known during the removal of illegal perimeter fence and recovery of a land allegedly acquired by a land speculator at Trans Nkisi Layout Onitsha, on Thursday.
According to him, the state governor, Willie Obiano is determined to recover all illegal land allegedly acquired by land speculators in the State.
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The Commissioner regretted that land speculators have illegally acquired some lands in government layouts in the State, adding that the current administration is desirous of ending the impunity.
The Chairman, Anambra State Physical Planning Board, Mr. Chike Mmaduekwe, in his part, explained that the Board is committed to recovering all lands allegedly stolen by such people in the state, warning Ndi Anambra to desist from encroaching into government lands.
The Member Representing Idemili North in Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Ifeanyi Arthur-Chiekwu and Chairman, House Committee on Lands, Survey and Town Planning, said that the legislature has given legislative backing to the exercise, warning that anybody who illegally occupies government land, irrespective of his or her status must be prosecuted accordingly.