The Abia State Government has announced the cancellation of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise earlier scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2026, across the state.
The announcement was contained in a press release authorised by the Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Philemon Asonye Ogbonna, and signed by the Ministry’s Public Relations Officer, Obioma Chidinma Success.
According to the statement, despite the cancellation of the exercise, residents are encouraged to maintain proper environmental hygiene by keeping their homes, business premises, streets and immediate surroundings clean.
The government emphasised that environmental cleanliness remains a collective responsibility and should not be restricted to the officially designated monthly sanitation exercise.
It urged residents to ensure proper waste disposal, clear blocked drainage channels, maintain clean surroundings and avoid indiscriminate dumping of refuse.
The state government also expressed appreciation to Ndi Abia for their continued cooperation and support in its efforts to promote a cleaner, healthier and environmentally sustainable state.
