Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has declared Saturday, December 16, 2023 sanitation day in the State in preparation for the burial of his father, Late Pa Simeon Soludo, scheduled to hold on December 23, 2023.
A statement by Managing Director, Anambra State Waste Management Authority (ASWAMA) Mr Mike Ozoemena said the clean up exercise was also in readiness for the Christmas and New year celebrations.
The statement warned that no form of vehicular or human movement would be tolerated within the hours designated for the exercise, insisting that offenders would be apprehended and be made to face the full weight of the law.
The statement reads, “In a bid to keep the State clean in preparation for the festive season and in readiness for the burial of the father to our dear Governor, Late Pa Simeon Soludo, scheduled to hold on the 23rd of December 2023, the Anambra State Waste Management Authority (ASWAMA) wishes to announce that the reinvigorated monthly sanitation exercise will hold on Saturday, December 16th 2023.
“This month’s exercise has been brought forward to the 16th of December to enable us clean the state and prepare for the influx of our people as well as investors coming into the State for the Yuletide season.
“The exercise as usual will hold simultaneously in all the communities in Anambra State within the hours of 7am – 10am. Government warns that no form of vehicular or human movement will be tolerated within these hours. Offenders will be apprehended and be made to face the full weight of the law.
“Transition Committee Chairmen (TCC) of various Local Government Areas are enjoined to ensure proper mobilization and compliance in their areas. Furthermore, Ndi Anambra are urged to participate fully in the exercise; clean their surroundings, desilt water channels, and properly deposit their wastes at liter points closest to them for adequate collection and disposal by the waste management contractors.
“Let us all join hands with the Soludo led administration in actualizing a clean and memorable Yuletide season for all.”
