The Anambra State Government has dismissed reports claiming that it introduced a new burial law banning expensive funeral ceremonies and costly condolence gifts.
The clarification was made through the commissioner for information and value reformation, Law Mefor, as well as the Special Adviser to the Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Franklin Osankwa
Osankwa said the reports circulating on social media were false and misleading, insisting that the current assembly did not introduce, debate or pass any new burial law.
They explained that the burial regulatory framework being referenced was originally enacted in 2019, during former governor Willie Obiano’s administration.
The state government also urged residents to disregard the reports and rely only on verified legislative information from official government channels.