Anambra State Ministry of Environment has announced a statewide environmental sanitation and clean-up exercise for Saturday, October 31, 2026, with movement restricted between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m.
In a public notice dated October 27, 2026, and signed by the Commissioner for Environment, Dr Clem Aguiyi, the ministry urged residents, business owners, market leaders, institutions and community stakeholders to participate actively in the exercise.
The ministry said the initiative was aimed at promoting a clean, healthy and sustainable environment across the state, while encouraging residents to take responsibility for keeping their surroundings clean, particularly during the Christmas and festive period.
It directed business premises, streets and markets to undertake sanitation and clean-up activities on Thursday, October 29, or Friday, October 30, depending on their operational peculiarities.
Market leaders and business owners were specifically urged to ensure compliance with the directive.
According to the notice, movement will be restricted across the state between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 31, except for individuals providing essential services.
The ministry also called on residents to clean their surroundings and ensure proper waste disposal as part of efforts to achieve a successful exercise.
It further urged the public to cooperate with environmental officers and community sanitation teams to ensure effective implementation of the exercise.
The statewide sanitation exercise forms part of the state government’s broader efforts to improve environmental cleanliness and promote public responsibility for a healthier environment.
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