Don’t Flout Directive On Environmental Sanitation, Commissioner Warns

Abia State commissioner for Environment, Philemon Ogbonna, has warned residents not to flout the ministry’s directive to participate in Saturday’s monthly environmental sanitation exercise.
In a statement made available to LEADERSHIP Friday, the commissioner said such defaulters shall be arrested and prosecuted in line with the State Basic Environmental Law
“The general public is hereby informed that the monthly sanitation exercise for the month of  September will be held on  Saturday between the hours of 7:00am and 10:00 am”, the statement said.
“Movement of people and vehicles during the period shall be restricted except those on essential duties who would be required to present o...