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Anambra orders landlords, hotels to document tenants, guests

By Justus Adetomiwa

The Anambra State Government has instructed hotel operators and landlords across the state to begin documenting and maintaining records of their clients and tenants as part of efforts to enhance security.

In a statement issued on Friday, the Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, explained that the measure was introduced to strengthen the state’s security framework and ensure the safety of residents and visitors.

Mefor emphasised that compliance with the directive was crucial in promoting a secure environment, warning that failure to adhere would result in the forfeiture of hotel facilities and possible prosecution.

The statement read: “Directives for hotel owners – all hotel guests must provide a valid government-issued National Identity Card, international passport, or voter’s card to the hotel management.

“Hotel owners must photocopy these documents and submit them to the President-General of the community, who will then forward them to the local government mayor and the state government.

“Failure to comply with this directive will result in the forfeiture of the hotel facility and potential prosecution.”

Furthermore, landlords and landladies are required to obtain a form from their President-General for each tenant occupying their properties.

“Tenants must fill out these forms using a valid government-issued ID. Landlords and landladies who fail to submit these forms to the government through the President-General will forfeit their property and face prosecution.

“Directives for President Generals of Town Unions include, President Generals are now chairmen of the security committee of ‘Agunaechemba’ in their respective communities.

“They must oversee the daily operations of the ‘Agunaechemba’ security outfit and submit detailed monthly reports to the government. Failure to submit these reports will result in suspension and potential sanctions,” the statement added.

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The government also urged residents to report any suspicious activities or kidnappings to the authorities, assuring that informants would receive a reward of N5 million or more for valuable information.

“These directives aim to promote a safe and secure environment in Anambra State. The government urges all citizens and stakeholders to cooperate and support these initiatives,” the statement concluded.

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