Desilt Gutters, Drainages In Your Environment – Anambra Govt.
Anambra State Government says it has discovered incessant disposal of waste into gutters and drainages instead of the designated locations.
It said this is in spite of the fact that Governor Chukwuma Soludo has shown example by repeatedly going out to desilt gutters and drainages in Ochanja market and its surroundings.
A statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Sir Paul Nwosu, noted that In a circular by Ministry of Environment dated 20th February, 2024, Markets, Estates, Parks, Layouts, Neighborhoods, Streets, Schools, Churches, Abattoirs, Shopping Complexes and Plazas as well as all public spaces were directed to carry out these exercises from 23rd February to Friday 15th March, 2024.
According to the statement, Government is sad to note that in spite of all the notifications and media announcements, those concerned have not heeded the warnings to desilt gutters and drainages in their environment .
The statement warned that, genceforth, Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (OCHA) Brigade, will be on active patrol to ensure compliance with th directives.
It further warned that anybody or group caught flouting the directive shall be penalised according to the law.
The Information Commissioner assured that Government is determined to maintain and sustain a clean and healthy environment.
