Abia State Intensifies Market Clean-Up to Protect Residents’ Health

The Abia State Government has stepped up its sanitation efforts across major marketplaces, deploying dump trucks to evacuate accumulated waste in a bid to safeguard public health.

Commissioner for Environment, Philemon Ogbonna, made the announcement while monitoring environmental sanitation in Aba. He explained that:

• The goal is to prevent contaminated food and water from reaching consumers.

• Regular waste evacuation will ensure clean air and maintain the quality of food and goods sold in the markets.

• Governor Alex Otti’s initiative reflects his commitment to protecting both urban and rural residents from health hazards caused by pollution.

The commissioner urged:

• Market leaders and traders to take ownership of their environment.

• Active participation in routine clean-ups.

• A cultural shift towards serious commitment to hygiene in all markets.

Market sanitation remains a key part of:

• Curbing cholera and other waterborne diseases

• Improving food safety for consumers

• Enhancing the general livability of urban centers