Anambra Sets October 3 for Statewide Clean-Up Exercise
By Kennedy Aniedozie
The Anambra State Ministry of Environment has announced a statewide sanitation and clean-up exercise scheduled for October 3, to mark the World and National Clean-Up Day.
The Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Clem Aguiyi, on Sept 30, said the exercise was aimed at promoting a clean, healthy and sustainable environment across the state, while urging residents to take responsibility for the cleanliness of their surroundings.
Aguiyi disclosed that business premises and markets are expected to conduct their clean-up activities on October 1, and 2, ahead of the statewide exercise.
He directed market leaders and business owners to ensure compliance with the directive, stressing that collective participation was essential to maintaining a clean and healthy environment across the state.
The ministry further announced that movement would be restricted across Anambra from 6:00 a.m to 10:00 a.m on October 3, except for persons providing essential services.
Residents, businesses, markets, institutions, community leaders and other stakeholders are expected to participate actively by cleaning their surroundings and ensuring the proper evacuation of waste.
The ministry also urged members of the public to cooperate with Environmental Officers, Community Sanitation Teams and security agencies during the exercise.
Aguiyi called on Ndi Anambra to work together to sustain the state’s environmental cleanliness and promote a culture of environmental responsibility.
