Anambra State Government has officially rejected further agitation for the creation of new autonomous communities, aligning its stance with the recent [Supreme Court](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supreme_Court_of_Nigeria) ruling that such splits would fragment large communities and spark conflict. The decision was announced during the weekly Executive Council meeting in Awka.
What did the council say about autonomous communities?
The council urged proponents to “perish the idea” and focus on uniting and developing existing communities, echoing the apex court’s judgment.
What is the government’s position on mission‑returned schools?
Officials dismissed rumours that the state intends to reclaim schools handed back to churches, stressing that no such plan exists. However, the council expressed concern over the low standards in some mission‑returned primary schools, noting that many were voluntarily returned and are currently undergoing renovation under the counterpart‑funding agreement between Anambra State and the Federal Government.
What standards will be imposed on schools?
The council resolved to set non‑negotiable minimum operating standards for both private and public primary schools; schools failing to comply will be closed.
How many teachers have been recruited and deployed?
To date, the state has recruited 8,115 teachers for public primary and secondary schools, deploying 3,500 of them to mission‑returned schools while continuing to pay their salaries and allowances.
What is the status of the Onitsha Main Market regeneration?
The Executive Council received an update indicating that the regeneration project, launched by [Governor Chukwuma Soludo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chukwuma_Soludo)’s administration, remains on track to meet the December deadline, aiming to restore the market’s master plan and reputation.