The Enugu State Waste Management Authority (ESWAMA) has announced that this month’s clean-up exercise will take place today, Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 7am to 10am.
According to a statement signed by Andreas Gebauer, Special Assistant to the Governor on Water and Waste Management, the exercise is aimed at maintaining a clean and healthy environment in the state.
During the exercise, movement of people and vehicles is prohibited, except for those providing essential services, who must show a valid means of identification or ESWAMA’s official pass.
The statement also announced that all early morning sporting activities, loading and off-loading of passengers in motor parks, and other commercial activities are suspended during the clean-up exercise.
Furthermore, ESWAMA has commenced enforcement against illegal dumping of refuse and throwing of dirt from moving vehicles or tricycles. Offenders will be arrested and prosecuted at the Environmental Court of Law.
The authority has urged residents to cooperate with the exercise and ensure a clean and healthy environment.
