By Kennedy Aniedozie
The Anambra State Government has scheduled October 31, for a statewide sanitation and clean-up exercise aimed at promoting environmental cleanliness, public health, and sustainability across the state.
The Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Clem Aguiyi, announced the date in a public notice issued by the Ministry of Environment on Oct 28, calling on residents and stakeholders to participate actively in the exercise.
According to the notice, residents, business owners, market leaders, institutions, and community stakeholders are expected to clean their surroundings and ensure proper waste disposal ahead of the festive season.
The ministry also directed businesses, markets, and residents to undertake their sanitation activities on October 30, depending on their operational schedules.
It further announced that movement would be restricted across the state between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on October 31, except for individuals providing essential services.
Dr. Aguiyi urged residents to cooperate with environmental officers and community sanitation teams to ensure the successful implementation of the exercise.
He reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to maintaining a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment, urging Ndi Anambra to embrace environmental cleanliness as a collective responsibility.
Kennedy Aniedozie is of Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
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