With the signing of the 2026 Budget into law by Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, the Anambra State Government steps into the new year fully positioned to drive accelerated development and deliver deeper, more meaningful impact in the lives of Ndi Anambra.
Dr Law Mefor, the state Commissioner for Information disclosed this in a new year message made available to newsmen in Awka.
According to the statement, the government guided by clearly defined priorities and renewed momentum, has reaffirmed its commitment to making 2026 a year of greater transformation across all sectors of the state.
It reads, “As the new year unfolds, the Anambra State Government extends warm and heartfelt greetings to citizens at home and in the diaspora.
“It is our sincere hope that 2026 brings lasting peace, abundant blessings, and renewed hope to every household, while fostering greater unity and shared prosperity across the state.
“In this season of celebration and reflection, the government also finds it necessary to issue a renewed public advisory:
“The burning of tyres on roads is strictly prohibited due to its severe and destructive consequences.
Ushering in New Year
“Although some view the practice as a symbolic way of ushering in the New Year, its impact on public infrastructure is far from harmless.
The statement explains that the intense heat from burning tyres melts asphalt on tarred roads, weakens the underlying structure, and leaves lasting damage that quickly develops into potholes and, ultimately, the total destruction of the roadway.
“Such acts, whether carried out of ignorance or deliberate intent, constitute arson and the willful destruction of public property.
“They are criminal offences and are punishable under the law.
“Accordingly, individuals or groups found engaging in this practice will be held accountable in line with existing legal provisions.
“The Anambra State Government welcomes all citizens to a prosperous, peaceful, and joyous New Year,” it ends.
