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Abia government has emphasized that the newly revived sanitary inspection of compounds is not aimed at taxing or punishing Abians but to ensure residents maintain highest level of environmental cleanliness.
Recall that the Abia State Government introduced stipends for sanitary inspectors to encourage diligence and discourage extortion during visits to homes, villages and communities across the state.
Speaking at Government House Umuahia on Monday while briefing journalists on the outcome of the weekly Executive Council Meeting, Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, said communities should be given at least a week’s notice before inspectors’ visits.
According to him, this will ensure fairness and adequate preparation by residents, adding that sanitation efforts aim to reduce disease transmission from contaminated environments, benefiting all residents, and urged the public to comply with health directives.
The Abia Information boss said the Council approved a statewide tree-planting campaign due to its numerous environmental and health benefits.
He stated that the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA) was already de-silting drains in Aba and Umuahia following flooding warnings, aimed at preventing disasters in the cities.
The state government however, urged residents not to clog drainage channels, underscoring that responsible waste disposal was crucial in preventing flooding.
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