Abia Government Announces Monthly Sanitation for September

The Abia State Government has announced that the monthly sanitation exercise for the month of September will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 7:00 am to 10:00 am across the state.

According to a release authorized by the Honourable Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Philemon Asonye Ogbonna, there will be restriction of movement for both people and vehicles within the three-hour period. Only those on essential duties will be exempted, provided they present valid identification or authentic authorization when demanded.

The statement further charged Local Government Chairmen (Mayors), Traditional Rulers, Town Union Leaders, Religious Leaders, Youth and Women groups to not only mobilize their people for the exercise but also actively participate.

In preparation for the exercise, the government directed that all markets, motor parks, private and public transport companies, as well as business premises, should carry out their own clean-up on Friday, September 26, 2025, between 7:00 am and 9:00 am.

To ensure proper disposal, the Ministry of Environment confirmed that tippers will be on ground on Saturday to evacuate refuse scooped out during the exercise. Security agencies including the Nigeria Police, Federal Road Safety Corps, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps are expected to assemble at their designated take-off points for deployment.

Residents are directed to stay at home, clean their surroundings, and wear nose masks while participating. The government also warned that defaulters will be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the Abia State Basic Environmental Law.

The Ministry of Environment reminded residents that the exercise is aimed at promoting a cleaner and healthier Abia.