Anambra Govt Prohibits Begging, Loitering, Trading Under The Aroma Flyover

The government has keenly observed the activities of some content creators, philanthropists, and charity groups, who encourage and sustain the indiscriminate gallivanting of children under the Aroma Flyover by consistently giving out food, drinks and cash gifts to these kids. As noble and pious as your intentions may be, sadly, they contribute to the defacing of our capital city and endanger the lives of these kids who are at risk of being hit by vehicles, abused by unruly adults, and conscripted into cultism.

Henceforth, ACTDA strongly warns all individuals and groups to desist from distributing any form of alms or gifts to the destitutes in public spaces. Rather, we urge all charitable acts to be channelled through accredited organisations such as orphanages, care homes, and registered non-governmental organisations (NGOs), where support can be professionally administered to those in need or their private homes and spaces that do not constitute a public nuisance.

Be advised: anyone caught engaging in the open distribution of items to destitutes in public spaces within the Awka Capital Territory will be deemed to be enabling civil disorder and will be prosecuted in accordance with the law.

Let us all join hands to maintain the order, cleanliness, and dignity of our capital city.

Signed:
Ossy Onuko
MD/CEO ACTDA