Operation Zero Shanties
Enforcement against illegal structures and shanties to support orderly urban development
Ongoing
Anambra State Government
Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development
Promoting orderly, safe and sustainable physical development across Anambra State.
- Building Permit Application
- Development Control
- Site Analysis & Approval
- Setback Verification
- Public Notice & Compliance
775
Economic trees and flowers targeted for planting in Awka
400
Trees and flowers already planted
200+
Building permit applications reviewed since May 2026
Notice
Physical planning permits are required before commencing development in Anambra State.
About us
Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development
The Ministry is mandated to regulate all physical development in Anambra State through the enforcement of planning laws, issuance of building permits, implementation of the state's master plan, and protection of road setbacks, drainage channels, and public spaces. It ensures that all development—residential, commercial, industrial, or infrastructural—complies with approved standards to create livable, investment-friendly cities
- Building Permit Application
- Development Control
- Site Analysis & Approval
Meet the Commissioner
Barr. Chijioke Oseloka Ojukwu
Honourable Commissioner
"The Governor Soludo's administration remains unwavering in its vision of restoring order, protecting critical infrastructure and ensuring sustainable urban development. This is a warning to developers who disregard approved plans and building regulations that they risk severe sanctions, including demolition of offending structures."
Barr. Chijioke Oseloka Ojukwu is a legal practitioner with expertise in real estate advisory and high-value property transactions. He was sworn in as the pioneer Commissioner of the newly established Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development on May…
Project delivery
Current projects
Show Your Building Permit
Statewide compliance exercise requiring property owners and developers to present evidence of approved…
OngoingAwka Tree and Flower Planting Programme
Planting of economic trees and flowers across designated open spaces in Awka
OngoingUrban Planning Framework
Development of a comprehensive urban planning framework for Anambra State
PlannedWhat we do
Services
Building Permit Application
Apply for development/building permits for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
Development Control
Enforcement of planning regulations, demolition of illegal structures, and compliance monitoring.
Site Analysis & Approval
Review and approval of site analysis reports prepared by TOPREC-registered consultants.
Setback Verification
Verification and enforcement of mandatory road, walkway, and drainage setbacks.
Public Notice & Compliance
Issuance of public notices, demolition warnings, and regulatory advisories to developers.
Leadership
Management team
Barr. Jessy Nwankwo
Permanent Secretary
Departments
- Development Control
- Building Permit & Approvals
- Urban Renewal & Enforcement
- Legal & Compliance
- Administration & Finance
Latest news & updates
News
Planning to develop property in Anambra?
Get information on physical planning requirements, development permits, planning compliance and other services of the Ministry.