Abia Govt Announces September Sanitation Exercise For September 26

The Abia State Government has announced that the monthly sanitation exercise for September 2026 will hold on Saturday, September 26, 2026, between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

This was contained in a press release authorized by the Commissioner for Environment, Philemon Ogbonna and signed by the PRO, Obioma Chidinma Success.

According to the release, movement of people and vehicles during the exercise hours shall be restricted except those on essential duties who will be required to present on demand valid identification or authentic authorization for exemption.

It directed Executive Chairmen (Mayors) of Local Government Councils, traditional rulers, town union leaders, religious leaders, youth and women organizations to monitor and sensitize their people on the importance of the exercise and to participate.

The release also stated that all markets, motor parks, private and public transport companies as well as business premises are to remain closed on Friday, September 25, 2026, between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.

It added that tippers will be deployed on Saturday to cart away refuse as usual.

The Nigeria Police, Federal Road Safety Corps and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps are to assemble at their usual take-off point for deployment.

The statement further directed residents to stay at home, clean up their areas and use nose masks while cleaning.

It warned that defaulters shall be arrested and prosecuted in line with the Abia State Basic Environmental Law.