Ease of Doing Business
Introduction
The Ease of Doing Business project was launched in 2002, it looks at domestic small and medium-size companies and measures the regulations applying to them through their life cycle.
It provides quantitative indicators on regulation for starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting minority investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts and resolving insolvency, also measures features of employing workers.
Objectives
- To act as umpire on investments matters thereby eliminating business and investment barriers and bottlenecks.
- To aid improvement of the business enabling environment by following up on steps towards enhancing land administration, regulatory framework for private investment in fiber optic infrastructure, PPP investment promotion framework and economic opportunity in the State.
- To move Anambra from No. 7 to No. 1 in EoDB ranking in the country for all indicators
Anambra Ranks 7th in Nigeria and 1st in Southern Nigeria
for Sub-National Ease of Doing Business
Council Members
Commissioner, Ministry of Budget and Planning State Reform Champion
MD/CEO, ANSIPPA State Council Chairman
Senior Planning Officer, Ministry of Budget & Economic Planning
Attorney General/ Commissioner, Ministry of Justice Council Member
Commissioner for Lands Council Member
Commissioner for Industry Council Member
Commissioner for Finance Council Member
Accountant General, Anambra State Council Member
Commissioner, Ministry of Transport Council Member
Commissioner, Ministry of Power & Water Resources Council Member
MD/CEO Anambra State ICT Agency Council Member
Commissioner, Ministry of Information Council Member
Director General, Strategy, Execution & Evaluation Council Member
Branch Manager, MAN Anambra, Enugu, & Ebonyi Council Member
President, Awka Chamber of Commerce Council Member
Chairman, Anambra State Internal Revenue Service Council Member
EoDB Council Mandate
- Set reform targets and oversee the implementation of the reforms.
- Resolve bottlenecks arising from the operations of government agencies.
- Communicate the reform agenda to all stakeholders within government and in the business community.
- Conduct monthly meetings to provide oversight on the activities of MDAs involved in the EoDB drive.
Frontline MDAs
- Ministry of Land
- Anambra Physical Planning Agency
- Anambra State Signage and Advertisement Agency
- Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency
- Ministry of Power & Water Resources
Ease of Doing Business Stimulators
- Annual Business enabling reforms and action plan for the year approved by the State Executive Council and published online latest by 31st January of each year.
- Performance of the outgoing year, prepared with and including records of, private sector participation approved by State Executive Council and published online on 31st December of the outgoing year.
- Publishing of State’s audited financial statements of the previous year, prepared in accordance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
- Publishing of annual state debt sustainability analysis and Medium term debt management strategy
Publishing of State’s annual Budget
- Publishing on the state official website information on:
i.the process for obtaining Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) including all relevant MDAs, time frames and costs; and
- the process for obtaining Construction Permits including all relevant MDAs, time frames and costs;
iii.Creation of a data centric digital archive of C of O’s with a searchable index in accordance with international good standards
iv.Adopting the Framework for Responsible Investment in Land Intensive Agriculture (FRILIA).
- State-level technical PPP coordination unit/agency maintained;
- Published on state’s official website:
i.the PPP Fiscal Commitment and Contingent Liability (FCCL) Management Framework;
- the PPP legal and institutional framework, including guidelines and manual;
iii. the PPP disclosure framework; AND Web-based disclosure portal/ website publishes pipeline PPP projects
- Existence of PPP Project Pipeline
- State Project Facilitation Fund is established with a minimum funding of 3% of the total pipeline estimated capital investment.
- Track record of Compliance with PPP Contract Agreements
- Quick resolution of disputes arising from PPP projects in accordance with global best practices
- Establishment of an Investment Promotion Agency/Unit (IPA)
- The Investment promotion agency (IPA) mandated as the lead organization promoting investment into the State
- Publishing on state official website: Inventory of all investment incentives (Federal and State) available in the State, including information on:
- legal reference instrument,
- sectors,
- eligibility criteria,
- description of benefits,
- duration,
- awarding and implementing agency, and
- year when the incentive was introduced
- The IPA updates its website with information as per the verification protocols, including access to credit.
- The IPA organizes at least 2 information sessions for investors quarterly on access to credit and provided assistance to investors to link them to credit institutions.
- Publishing on state’s official website: schedule of trade related fees and levies on inter-state movement of goods.
- Dispute Resolution Mechanism for traders established including SMS/hotline for reporting and redress.
- Publishing on state’s official website: a state export strategy and guidelines.
Having a robust security architecture that is aimed at first preventing criminal activities and also responding swiftly wherever and whenever there is a breach of security attracts investment. Security can be expensive depending on the sector and size of business and as such not having to worry much about security is a huge turn-on for investments as this reduces their overall cost of doing business
- State amended existing legislation or passing new legislation to adopt presumptive turnover tax regime for small businesses;
- State subsumed business-related local government charges/fees/taxes into a consolidated demand notice
- Electronic platform established for the collection of taxes, levies, and fees from businesses and automated e- receipt generation (QR code or unique payment ID) for all business-enabling environment related MDAs.
- All State-level and local government taxes, levies, and fees from businesses can be paid electronically.
There is a positive correlation between infrastructure development and attracting investments. Investing in physical infrastructure like transportation network, high speed internet connectivity (5G fiber optics), power supply, etc. attracts investments.
Requirements for Starting a Business in Anambra
Business Registration & Guideline
Reserve a Unique Company Name:
A Government Agency – Corporate Affairs Commission that is saddled with the registration of business names, with a fee will search, find and reserve a name for your company/business
Prepare the requisite incorporation documents and pay stamp duty:
- The Federal Inland Revenue Service is and agency of the government directly responsible for providing your business with this need. A memorandum and articles of association is provided.
Sign the declaration of compliance before a commissioner for oaths or notary public:
- The State High Court Is The Agency That Will Assist You With This Services
Pay incorporation fees to the corporate affairs commission at the bank:
- Any Commercial Bank as you may be directed by the CAC officials, will suffice. For companies whose nominal share capital is 1 million naira or less plus N5,000 for each subsequent 1M plus N3,000 for certified true copy of memorandum and articles of association plus N2000 for certified true copy of CAC form 1.1.
Register your company at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC):
- The registration of your company must be with the CAC.
Make a Company Seal:
- Any seal maker can get your company a seal while you pay for the services as negotiated.
Register for income tax and VAT:
- The Federal Inland Revenue Service is the agency that will provide this service to your company.
Register for Personal Income tax:
- Anambra State Internal Revenue Service, is the agency tasked with the responsibility to providing you with the service.
Receive an inspection for business premises registration:
The state ministry of commerce and industry is the agency that will provide you with this services
Pay registration fee for business premises into state government account:
The State ministry of Commerce and Industry that inspected your premises will direct you , the commercial bank where this payment shall be made.
Processes for Relevant MDAs
Ministry of Lands: Land Property Registration Guidelines (Individual)
In Accordance with the provisions of State Land Law, Cap 137 revised Laws of Anambra State 1991.
- Obtain the application and affidavit form for Certificate of Occupancy from:
- Land Use Office (LUO) Ministry of Lands, Awka
- All application forms cost #2,000 only.
- Fill out the form completely and accurately, leave NO section empty or unanswered.
- The applicant is expected to proceed to the court for sworn affidavit within the jurisdiction in the State.
Gather copies of all relevant land documents. Originals are preferred. You are advised to have photocopies made for safekeeping.
- Applicant may appoint someone to represent them at Land Use Office ( LUO) and this appointment must be by filling an Authorized Representative Form which can be obtained from the land Use Office at the Ministry of Lands Office behind Government House Awka.
Applicants are required to come with the following Documents for Application of C of O:
- Two Passport-sized Photographs
- Land Transfer Documents such as Sales Agreement or Deed of Transfer or Inheritance Document
- Survey Plans (Original copy)
- Evidence of Current Tax Clearance Certificate. Applicants can visit the nearest Tax Office within their LGA of residence for Tax-related issues
- All Payments are made with ANSSID number
- Court Affidavit and Police Report for lost or stolen document
- If Using an Authorized Representative, a signed letter/ form, and photo ID is required
- Applicants should proceed to any Commercial Bank (within the State) with their ANSSID Number to make payment of a one-time non-refundable deposit of #50,000 Processing Fee.
- Other fees such as the Premium will also be charged and will be given at the offer stage. All fees are payable through Anambra State Pay Direct (at any Bank)
- All documents as in (3) above must be submitted to the LUO (Land Use Office) Ministry of Lands Head Quarters behind Government House Awka with evidence of payment of the non- refundable deposit.
- Applicants whose documents have been cleared by the Vetting and Cadastral Units will receive an acknowledgement Letter, while
- Applicants whose documents aren’t cleared will be issued an Incomplete Application Notice telling them of the affected document(s) to be rectified.
- All successful applicants will be issued an application letter
- Return your signed Acceptance Letter with evidence of payment of all fees to schedule officer in the Land Use Office, Ministry of Lands Awka. Please note that installment payments are acceptable and Applications cannot be further processed until full payments are paid (exclusively for State Lands)
- Successful Applicants will be notified by phone and or by email when their Certificates of Occupancy is ready for collection.
- All collections shall be made at the schedule officer’s office in the Land Use Office, Ministry of Land Headquarters within the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).
Anambra State Physical Planning Board:
Current Schedule of Planning Fees
The Anambra State Physical Planning Board (ANSPPB) is committed to facilitating orderly and sustainable urban development. Access to all necessary information on the current government-approved minimum rates for various types of construction permits within Anambra State are provided as required.
These rates are contingent upon factors such as the location of the building development, the size of the land, and the number of buildings involved. For precise assessments, please contact ANSPPB at the provided phone numbers: +2348062533672, +2348033561344, or +2347032428625.
Associated Payments: Please be aware of additional associated payments for services rendered by your consultants, such as Site Analysis Report, Technical Report from a registered Town Planner, Engineering Undertaking from a COREN registered/certified Engineer, Material testing (depending on the complexity of the Project), etc. The fees for these services are negotiable and are determined either by mutual agreement or as stipulated by the respective professional bodies.
Payment Information: All official payments for building or construction permits must be made directly to the Government of Anambra State through any Commercial Bank, utilizing the Anambra State Identity Number (ASIN) of the owner of the development. If you do not possess an ASIN, kindly enroll and obtain it promptly at Enumeration Services [https://enumeration.services.an.gov.ng/home]. Payments are to be made into the single payment window designated as “PLANNING RATE.”
Note: All rates are subject to upward review soonest.
APPROVED PAYMENT CHANNELS INCLUDE:
1. Cash deposits / transfers at Commercial Banks: Walk into any commercial bank in Anambra State and make payments for your Building / Construction permits according to the rates stated above.
2. Point of Sale (POS): Walk into Anambra State Physical Planning Board and request to make payment with your Debit card using the POS machine provided by the Anambra State Internal Revenue Service and domiciled with the revenue officer at the ANSPPB Headquarters.
3. Pay online from any part of the world through REMITA.
PROCEDURE FOR ONLINE PAYMENT
Step 1: Visit REMITA Website using their URL: https://www.remita.net/signin to create an account with them. Then, sign in to make your payments.
Step 2: Click on the tab: Pay Remita Biller.
Step 3: Enter Anambra State Physical Planning Board in the box under the question, ‘who do you want to pay’.
Step 4: Select Anambra State Physical Planning Board-Planning Rate in the box under the question ‘Service Name’.
Step 5: Fill in the ‘Customer Id’.
Step 6: Put the amount of money you wish to pay for according to the prescribed rate on the Fee schedule or the assessment done for your project.
Step 7: Click on Submit for Processing to proceed with the payment. After making your payment, you will receive a notification of payment via your registered email. Kindly visit the receipt officer at ANSPPB using the payment reference of the transaction to print out your e-receipt for you as issued by Anambra State Internal Revenue Service.
Application Process and Guidelines for Obtaining Building Permit in Anambra State
In pursuant of Anambra State Urban and Regional Planning Law 2018, all individuals and organizations seeking to develop their land in Anambra State can apply for a development (building) permit through the following process:
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COMPLETE BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION FORM AND MAKE ALL APPROVED PAYMENTS |
Payment can be made through any Commercial bank, into the ANAMBRA STATE PayDirect account or through designated Point of Sale (POS) Machines at ANSPPB located at old Government Station Amawbia, Awka or online via REMITA or QUICKTELLER.
2. Within 3o days upon making all relevant payments the applicant will be notified of successful processing and can visit Development Control Department at ANSPPB to collect the building permit certificate in person or issue an authorization letter duly signed by the applicant attaching ANSPPB acknowledgement letter, passport of applicant and valid identity card of the representative authorized to collect permit.
3. Where an applicant has not been notified of a successful application within the 30 days, he / she should please contact ANSPPB Customer Service at the ANSPPB Headquarters located at old government station Amawbia, Awka Capital Territory. Call: 08062533672, 08033561344 or 07032428625.
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PREPARE ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTS |
1. Evidence of land ownership {Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O), other title documents, deed, or sworn affidavit as the case may apply. Visit https://demo.anambrastate.gov.ng/ease-of-doing-business/#physical_planning for guidelines.
Note: Applicants are to apply for and obtain C-of-O from Anambra State Ministry of Lands; Visit Ministry of Lands office at Ministry of Lands, Survey and Town Planning, Government House, Awka, Anambra State; Contact Director Lands, Ministry of Lands, Survey and Town Planning, Government House, Awka, Anambra State Tel: 08033898885. Where Anambra state ministry of lands C-of-O has not been issued, a clearance letter from the Ministry of Lands may be submitted in the interim.
2. Five copies of A3 size architectural working drawings & details sealed, stamped, and endorsed by the architect (for all developments). Note: ARCON Project Registration Number (APRN) should be placed on each sheet of the drawings and a copy of the Architect’s current professional practice license (for all developments).
Visit ARCON | Architects (arconigeria.org.ng) to verify the registration status of the hired Architect.
3. Site analysis report prepared by Town Planning consultants registered with TOPREC [ https://toprecng.org ] with a clear satellite image, sealed, stamped, and endorsed by a Town Planning Registration Council (TOPREC) registered Town Planner (for all developments).
4. One softcopy (Compact Disk) plus Five hard copies of A3 size mechanical/electrical working drawings & details, sealed, stamped, and endorsed by a Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) registered mechanical and electrical engineer (for all developments).
Visit /contact COREN Portal | Engineer Search to confirm the registration status of the hired Engineer.
5. One softcopy (Compact Disk) plus Five hard copies of A3 sized structural working drawings & details, sealed, stamped, and endorsed by a COREN registered structural engineer (for storied buildings, warehouses, petrol/gas stations & others with special structural requirements).
6. Structural calculation sheets, letter of attestation of design, sealed, stamped, and endorsed by a COREN registered structural engineer (for developments listed in No.5 above).
7. Soil investigation report (for multi-storied developments that exceeds three floors). The approved Consultant / Institution for this is the ANAMBRA STATE MATERIALS TESTING LABORATORY and their link is http://www.asmtl.gov.ng/
8. Anambra state Environmental protection agency (ASEPA), Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) approval certificate (for agricultural, petrol/gas stations, commercial, industrial, mass housing and other multi-storied residential developments. For enquiries call 08033060660 for ASEPA.
9. Feasibility/Visibility Report prepared by consultants registered with TOPREC (for mass housing agricultural, petrol/gas stations, commercial, industrial, mass housing) visit https://toprecng.org/general-register/
10. Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) and Anambra State Identification Number [ASIN] (for all types of building developments). Note that Applicant must have an ASIN number (originally ANSSID) to be able to apply; if no ASIN number, Applicant can log on to https://enumeration.services.an.gov.ng/auth/signup to fill the form(Individual/Organization) for ASIN number or visit any of the State Internal Revenue Service Office; Headquarter is located at No 1 Esther Obiakor Avenue, Agu-Awka, Awka, or call 07066727750 09053234816 or email -https://airs.an.gov.ng/contact-us/.
11. Service approvals including Fire and Police Reports (for petrol/gas stations, hotels and multi-storied developments that exceed four floors). Visit/contact any fire service department/police station nearest to you in Anambra State for a fire report/police report.
12. Most recent passport sized photograph of the owner of the development for individual application (BPI); and company seal or stamp on application form for organization (BPO).
13. Confirmation from the District head, Ministry of Lands, Survey and Town Planning, Government House, Awka, is required for processing building permit in all developments located inside an unplanned layout. Confirmation can however be gotten from the Director of Lands, Ministry of Lands, Survey and Town Planning, Government House, Awka, Anambra State Tel: 08033898885.
14. A copy of the identification document of the owner of the development. Accepted IDs include International Passport, National ID Card, Driver’s License; Voter Registration Card, or Tax Identification Card.
15. Recent utility bill or bank statement (containing same address with contact address specified on form).
16. Duly completed building permit application form.
CONFIRMATION OF APPLICATION |
PROCESSING TIMELINE |
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COLLECTION OF BUILDING PERMIT CERTIFICATE |
- Successful applicants are notified via text, call or email within 30 days to pay the assessed building plan processing fees
- Planning and development permit fees are assessed based on the size, and use of the property as stipulated in Part III of the annexed schedule of Anambra Tax Classification and Consolidation https://ansppb.an.gov.ng/index.php/download/tax-classification-and-consolidation-law-2020
- Payment can be made through any Commercial bank, into the ANSPPB PAY DIRECT account or through designated Point of Sale (POS) Machines at ANSPPB or online via ANSPPB website: https://ansppb.an.gov.ng/e-payment
- Within 3 days upon making all relevant payments the applicant will be notified of successful processing and can visit https://ansppb.an.gov.ng customer center to collect the building permit certificate in person or issue an authorization letter duly signed by the applicant attaching ANSPPB acknowledgement letter, passport of applicant and valid identity card of the representative.
- Where an applicant has not been notified of a successful application within the 3 days, he/she should please contact ANSPPB Customer Service at the ANSPPB Headquarters located at old government station Amawbia , Awka Capital Territory
Application Guidelines for Obtaining Right of Way in Anambra State
In Accordance with the provisions of ‘Anambra State Physical Planning Board No. 9 of 2013 (as amended), the Anambra State Physical Planning Board (ANSPPB) is charged with responsibility to grant approval for deployment of Telecommunication Infrastructure including but not limited to Telecommunication Towers and other infrastructure that promotes telecommunication business and connectivity in the State.
Please click on the link provided to view/download the Right of Way Application Guideline: https://demo.anambrastate.gov.ng/documents/right-of-way-application-guideline/
ANSAA: Billboards Installation Approval Processes and Guidelines
In pursuant of Anambra State Signage and Advertisement Agency law 2010, all individuals, organizations and practitioners seeking to install any form outdoor advertisement in Anambra State can apply for approval through the following process:
Application:
- Every person wishing to put up an outdoor structure for signage and advertisement shall collect an application form at ANSAA Head office, No. 8 Ekwulobia Street Adjacent St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Behind Govt. House Awka, Anambra State, upon the payment of the sum of Ten thousand naira (N10,000.00).
- Every practitioner wishing to register with the agency shall collect an application form from the Agency’s Head Office at the address above, upon the payment of Two hundred and fifty thousand registration fees
Verification and Payment:
- On return of the Application form to the Office or via the Agency’s e-mail address ansaaenquiries@yahoo.co.uk. the Agency will give 48 hours duration to verify the claims made in the form and if satisfied, will make the client pay a registration fee of Sixty thousand naira. A certificate is subsequently issued to the board owner which is renewable every year at an annual fee of N30,000.00
- In the case of a practitioner on the return of the application which must be accompanied with his company’s CAC, OAAN and ARCON Certificates, a certificate is subsequently issued to the practitioner and the payment for his structure is renewable every year pending the size.
Inspection:
- After Registration, the Agency will order for an inspection of the Billboard site by a Technical Staff after the payment of N10,000 inspection fees. The inspecting officer will write a report on his findings.
Approval:
- If the location is found to be unencumbered, going by the report, the Agency will issue an Approval to the billboard owner with a Demand Notice bearing his Annual Rental fees.
- The process of application, verification of Payment, Inspection and Approval takes 48 hours.
- For more information, enquiry or complaints please contact ANSAA customer service located at No 8 Ekwulobia street Adjacent St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church Behind Govt. House, Awka Anambra State, or any of our offices at the following Local Government Secretariats, Oyi, Aguata, Ihiala, Idemili North, Onitsha North, Onitsha South, Njikoka and Nnewi North between 8:00 to 4pm (Mondays – Fridays excluding public holidays) or contact us at ansaaenquiries@yahoo.co.uk or +2349051878720
ANSIPPA: Anambra State Investment Promotion & Protection Agency
Duration: 1 Day
Responsible Officer: ANSIPPA Clerical Officer
Receipt of investment proposal (hard/soft copy) from the prospective Investor to ANSIPPA
Address: Block B Millennium Plaza, Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
Email: ansippa@demo.anambrastate.gov.ng
Duration: 1 Day
Responsible Officer: Relationship Officer; Public Private Partnership (PPP) Team Leader
- Acknowledgment of initial documentation/proposal
Duration: 1 Day
Responsible Officer: Relationship Officer
Review of preliminary information received to check if it meets minimum requirements/ preliminary completeness
Duration: 1 Day
Responsible Officer: Relationship Officer; PPP Team Leader
Phone calls/visits to the prospective Investor (where the Investor is in Nigeria and reachable physically) for discussions on the investment proposal to establish basic facts about the Investor, including physical address, track record, available equity, etc.
Duration: 1 Day
Responsible Officer: Relationship Officer
Information received from the Investor is sent to relevant MDAs, additional documents can be forwarded later when received.
Note: Where documents received are incomplete/insufficient, this should not stop ANSIPPA from forwarding to MDAs.
Responsible Officer: Relationship Officer
- Information received from the Investor is sent to relevant MDAs, additional documents can be forwarded later when received.
Note: Where documents received are incomplete/insufficient, this should not stop ANSIPPA from forwarding to MDAs.
Duration: 1 day
Responsible Officer: Relationship Officer
- Analysis of documents submitted by the Investor
Duration: 1 day
Responsible Officers: MD/CEO; ED ANSIPPA
Preliminary approval from management to proceed/reject
Duration: 1 Day
Responsible Officers: MD/CEO; ED ANSIPPA
- Liaising with relevant Ministries to get their endorsement/recommendation in writing, signed by the Honourable Commissioner of the Ministry
Duration: 1 Day (Subject to the next GC meeting)
Responsible Officer: Relationship Officer
Preparing the Investment Appraisal Memo (IAM) and inviting the investor for project presentation to ANSIPPA Governing Council (GC)
Duration: 1 Day (Subject to the next ANSEC meeting)
Responsible Officers: MD/CEO; Relationship Officer
Upon endorsement by the ANSIPPA Governing Council, ANSIPPA prepares the EXCO memo and recommends the project to the Anambra State Executive Council for approval
Note: ANSEC meets every Monday
Duration: 3 Days (Subject to the next ANSEC meeting)
Responsible Officers/Persons: Relationship Officer; ANSIPPA Legal; Investor; Attorney General
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is prepared by the ANSIPPA Legal Department and sent to the Investor for preview and comments. When ANSIPPA and the Investor have agreed on all the terms, the MOU draft is forwarded to the Attorney General for final vetting and signoff.
Duration: Subject to the Governor’s availability
Responsible Officer: MD/CEO; Chief Protocol Officer
A date is fixed by the Office of the Governor for the signing of the MOU between the State and the Investor
Duration: Subject to the Governor’s & Investor’s availability
Responsible Persons: Mr. Governor; Investor
Ground breaking ceremony and project takeoff
Duration: 5 day
Responsible Officer: ANSIPPA Legal; Investor Legal
A legal independent entity or Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) is incorporated to drive the project
Duration: 3 day
Responsible Officers: ANSIPPA Legal; Investor; Attorney General
A Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) is prepared by the ANSIPPA Legal Department and sent to the Investor for preview and comments. When ANSIPPA and the Investor have agreed on all the terms, the JVA draft is forwarded to the Attorney General for final vetting and signoff
Ministry of Power & Water Resources: Water Connection Processes and Guidelines (For Domestic, Commercial, Government, Industrial & Institutional Use)
Start your application by using the process below
Write an Application letter addressed to:
- The Ministry of Power and Water Resources,
Government House, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. - Endeavour to attach a functional email address in the application letter
A reply will be se to the applicant in the email address provided;
Processing Timeline:
We aim to process submitted applications for water connections within 21 Working Days
The applicant is to pay the connection fee to the designated account according to the rates provided in the link:
The applicant is to forward evidence of payment to the water supply service provider covering their jurisdiction whose office is situate at the Water Resources Department, Ministry of Power and Water Resources.
The water supply service provider will reticulate a supply point within 100 metres of the applicant’s property.
Timeline:
The reticulation timeline for applicants who have paid the water connection fee is within 42 Working Days
The applicant is to make a connection from the reticulated supply point provided by the water supply service provider at their own discretion or in accordance with a private arrangement with the service provider.
Fees for Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) for State Lands
Awka & Its Environs
Onitsha & Its Environs
Nnewi & Its Environs
S/NO | NAME | DESIGNATION IN THE STATE | DESIGNATION EoDB |
1. | Mr. Mark Okoye | MD ANSIPPA | State Council Chairman |
2. | Mrs. Chiamaka Nnake | Commissioner, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning | State Reform Champion |
3. | Mr. Ifeatu Onejeme | Commissioner, Ministry of Finance | Council member |
4. | Prof. Offornze Amucheazi | Commissioner, Ministry of Lands
| Council member |
5. | Engr Julius Chukwuemeka | Commissioner, Ministry of Power & Water Resources
| Council member |
6. | Mr. Paul Nwosu | Commissioner, Ministry of Information | Council member |
7. | Mr. Christian Udechukwu | Commissioner, Ministry of Industry | Council member |
8. | Prof. Sylvia Ifemeje | Attorney-General/Commissioner, Ministry of Justice
| Council member |
9. | Mr.Greg Ezeilo | Chairman, Anambra State Internal Revenue Service (AIRS)
| Council member |
10. | Dr. Chukwudi Okoli | Accountant General
| Council member |
11. | Mrs. Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata | MD/CEO ICT Agency
| Council member |
12. | Princess Caroline Nkechi Ajuora | President Awka Chamber of Commerce | Council member |
13. | Pharm. A. C Igweobi | Branch Manager, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Anambra, Enugu and Ebonyi | Council member |
14. | Bar. Patricia Igwebuike | MC, Transport | Coopted |
15. | Mr Emma Oyilofor | DG, Strategy, Execution and Evaluation | Coopted |
16. | Mrs. Christy Akabua | Senior Planning Officer, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning | State Focal Person |
S/N | NAME | ORGANISATION | DESIGNATION |
1. | Ogochukwu Orji | Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning | Asst Program Coordinator |
2. | Chinedu Ekwealor Ph.D | Chamber of Commerce Industry Mines and Agriculture | Reform Leader |
3. | Chinedu Onyuike | ANSIPPA | Reform Leader |
4. | Nwike Nweke | Ministry of Power and Water Resources |
Reform Leade |
5. | Chibuzo Nwabue | AIRS | Reform Leader |
6. | Adaeze Igwebuike | Ministry of Transport | Reform Leader |
7. | Ngozi Omejieke | Min of Lands | Reform Leader |
8. | Nosike Okoli | Min of Finance | Reform Leader |
9. | Francis Andrew Chibuko | Office of the Accountant General | Reform Leader |
10. | Akachukwu Odinaka | Min of Justice | Reform Leader |
11. | Chuka Okeke | Min of Commerce | Reform Leader |
12. | Emmanuel Ikegwuani | Min of Information | Reform Leader |
13. | Castro Olisaeloka Ideke | Anambra State ICT Agency | Reform Leader |
Contact: Anambra State EoDB Council
- Physical Address: Jerome Udorji Secretary Complex, Awka
- Phone Number: +234 812 222 6472
- Email: AnambrastateEoDB@gmail.com