Abia State Government says the monthly sanitation exercise for the month of December, will hold on Saturday, 20th, December, 2025 between the hours of 7am and 10am.
According to the state government, the change in date is as a result of the festive period which makes it even more imperative to keep Abia environment clean throughout the celebration.
A release signed by the Commissioner Ministry of Environment Philemon Ogbonna, said 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 authorization for such exemption.
The statement urged Executive Chairmen of the Local Government Councils , Traditional Rulers,Town Union Leaders, Religious Leaders,Youth and women organizations in the State to monitor and sensitise their people on the importance of the exercise and to participate as well.
Also, 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 statement further urged Nigeria Police, Federal Road Safety Corps,the Nigeria security and Civil Defense Corps to assemble at their usual places of take off for deployment.
The release further directed that people are to stay at home, clean up their areas and must work with their nose mask, nothing that defaulters shall be arrested and prosecuted in line with the Abia state Basic Environmental law.
Abia Monthly Sanitation Exercise for December Holds Saturday
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