GOV. EMEKA IHEDIOHA LEADS SANITATION EXERCISE
Government of Imo
State
Press Release
Gov. Ihedioha leads
statewide sanitation exercise, vows to make the state, the cleanest
... Says flooding
will be tackled
Governor of Imo
State, His Excellency Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha (CON) has taken a step further in
demonstrating his commitment towards making the state, the cleanest and healthiest
in the country.
Governor Ihedioha, who
distributed refuse bins to residents in Owerri, participated in the exercise in
the company of former Governor of the state, Chief Ikedi Ohakim and other
relevant stakeholders.
Addressing the
people shortly after personally evacuating refuse at various points, Governor
Ihedioha reiterated the commitment of his administration at ensuring that the
state reclaims its position as the cleanest in the country.
He commended
residents for coming out in their numbers to participate in the exercise and urged
them to sustain the renewed spirit of keeping their environment clean, while
stressing the inherent benefits of a healthy environment.
The governor commended
the Chief Ikedi Ohakim led Sanitation Committee for a job well done and assured
that the exercise will continue to receive the necessary support from his
administration, until the lost glory of the state is restored.
He said, "I am
happy that this exercise from the reports we are getting across the state, is a
huge success and we urge everyone to continue in this renewed spirit. We
understand the importance of a clean environment. Aside the health benefits, it
encourages commercial activities. This exercise is deliberately designed, such
that the Brigade Commander is leading the team in Okigwe zone, while the
Commissioner of Police is leading the team in the entire Orlu zone, with the
stakeholders in these areas actively involved.
"The commitment
that has been demonstrated by our people gladdens my heart. Interestingly legislature,
judiciary, civil servants, security agencies, students, market women and
traders, the youths, religious leaders and the traditional rulers are all
involved in today’s exercise. We are also working towards tackling the flooding
in the Owerri and other parts of the state.
Speaking, Chief
Ikedi Ohakim, Chairman of the Imo State Planning, Sensitization and
Implementation Committee on the Cleanup and Sanitation disclosed that the
government engaged over 470 trucks and 120 pail-loaders as well as over 5000
volunteers for the exercise across the state.
The former governor
expressed satisfaction with the level of compliance, adding that the present
government has shown capacity to rebuild the state and promised that more work
will be done to recover the environment once the rain stops. He also disclosed
that the Governor Ihedioha is poised to rewarding hardwork and commitment to
the exercise through the Governor's Prize.
On his part, Hon. Alex
Emeziem, Secretary of the Committee and Special Adviser Environment and Sanitation
and General Manager, Imo ENTRACO, expressed great delight at the level of success
the exercise recorded across the state.
He disclosed that
the Governor Ihedioha led administration is committed to ensuring that the
exercise is sustained for the overall good of the people and urged the
continued cooperation of the entire citizens.
Chibuike Onyeukwu
Chief Press Secretary
to the Governor
July 27, 2019
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