The Government of Abia State, has announced its resolve to reintroduce sanitary inspectors in the state, in its bid to maintain cleanliness.
Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, made this known during a press briefing on the outcome of the weekly State Executive Council meeting, in Umuahia.
Kanu revaled that the move formed part of the ongoing Abia Clean-Up Initiative, aimed at ensuring a cleaner and healthier environment for residents.
The commissioner said: “The decision to bring back sanitary inspectors stems from the understanding that a clean environment plays a crucial role in the overall health and well-being of the people.
9News Nigeria reports that part of the statement revealed; “This initiative will be spearheaded by the state’s Ministry of Environment and the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA).”
Kanu said that over the past few months, the government had recorded significant achievements in environmental sanitation, particularly in Aba, a city once known for its poor waste management.
He therefore noted that the streets that were previously littered with heaps of refuse had been transformed, showcasing the present administration’s commitment to a cleaner Abia.
The commissioner stressed that in order to sustain this progress, the sanitary inspectors would have the task of enforcing environmental health regulations, to prevent the outbreak of diseases associated with poor sanitation.
