Abia Govt Cancels December Sanitation Exercise

The Abia State Government has announced the cancellation of the Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise earlier scheduled for Saturday, 20th December.

In a release signed by the Commissioner for Environment Mr Philemon Asonye Ogbonna on Friday stipulates that movement of people and vehicles during the period shall be restricted except those on essential duties who would be required to present on demand,valid identification or any authentic authorisation for such exemption.

The statement however encouraged people to take responsibility for keeping their homes, offices, markets, and business premises clean throughout the festive period in the interest of public health.

The Statement also appreciates the cooperation and understanding of all residents as they collectively work toward a cleaner and healthier Abia State.

The statement reads in parts; “The general public is hereby informed that the Monthly Sanitation Exercise For the Month of December holds on Saturday December 20, 2025 in Abia State between the hours of 7am and 10am.

“The change in the date is as a result of the festive period and there is a need to keep our environment clean all through the celebration.

“The Executive Chairmen of the Local Government Councils, Traditional Rulers,Town Union Leaders, Religious Leaders,Youth and women organizations in the State are required to monitor and sensitize their people on the importance of the exercise and to participate as well .

“All markets, motor parks, private and public transport companies as well as business premises are to remain closed on Friday December 19, 2025 between the hours of 7am and 9am to carry out their own clean-up exercise.

“The Nigeria Police, Federal Road Safety Corps,the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps are to assemble at their usual places of take off for deployment.

“The release further directs that people are to stay at home, clean up their areas and must work with their nose mask.
“Note that defaulters shall be arrested and prosecuted in line with the Abia state Basic Environmental law”.