The Anambra State Ministry of Environment has announced a statewide sanitation and clean-up exercise scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026, to commemorate World and National Clean-Up Day.
The exercise is aimed at promoting a clean, healthy and sustainable environment across the state, while encouraging residents to take responsibility for the cleanliness of their homes and surroundings.
In a public notice signed by the Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Clem Aguiyi, the ministry urged residents, businesses, markets, institutions and other stakeholders to participate actively in the exercise.
The ministry directed business premises, streets and markets to carry out clean-up and waste evacuation activities on Friday, October 2, ahead of the statewide exercise on Saturday.
It further announced that movement would be restricted across the state from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 3, except for persons engaged in essential services.
Market leaders and business owners were urged to take note of the directive and ensure proper coordination of the clean-up exercise within their respective premises and markets.
Residents, community leaders, institutions and other stakeholders were also encouraged to clean their surroundings, dispose of waste properly and cooperate with environmental officers and community sanitation teams.
The ministry called for collective responsibility and cooperation to ensure a successful and impactful exercise, stressing the importance of maintaining a clean and environmentally friendly state.
Dr. Aguiyi urged residents and relevant stakeholders to work together to keep Anambra clean, healthy and sustainable, in line with the state’s environmental objectives.
