Anambra State House of Assembly has passed a resolution calling on Governor Chukwuma Soludo to direct the Commissioners for Works and Infrastructure, Housing, Managing Director, Awka Capital Territory Development Agency (ACTDA) and Chairman Anambra State Physical Planning Board to initiate a comprehensive check and monitoring of dampproofing in structures across the state.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that
the motion sponsored by the Member representing Orumba South Constituency
Hon. Emma Nwafor, aims to checkmate construction of structure in order to avoid growth of Mycotoxins in buildings.
Engr. Nwafor who is the Chairman House Committee on Works and Infrastructure, said the move is aimed at curbing Moisture, Dampness, and Capillary (MDC) issues.
According to Engr. Nwafor, mycotoxins are products of fungi generated from MDC menace in buildings, and have contributed to about 50% of structural failures in Nigeria, including Anambra State, and also causes up to 25% of diseases including lung cancer, impacting humans, livestock, and agricultural produce.
Nwafor expressed concern over the growing number of buildings in Anambra already showing signs of mycotoxin infestation, warning that failure to act could lead to serious consequences, including building collapse and health crises.
Speaking in favour of the motion, the Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Ikenna Ofodeme, Hon. Tony Muobike (Aguata Two) and Hon. Patrick Udoba (Anambra East) supported the motion, describing it as timely and essential for sustainable infrastructure development and will save lifes.
Anambra Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze, who presided plenary, in his remarks, commended the sponsor of the motion for raising an issue that affects the state and reaffirmed the House’s commitment to legislation that enhances public safety and infrastructure durability.
Rt. Hon. Udeze urged the House Committee on Housing to make sure that the resolution is enforced.
