By Kevin Pepple
As residents of Rivers State call for reinstatement of the monthly environmental sanitation, the acting Sole Administrator of the Rivers State Waste Management Agency, RIWAMA, Hon. Prince Obi Ohia has hinted that this is possible with the support of residents.
Prince Ohia stated this during a chat with the media in Port Harcourt, stating that with popular support the monthly sanitation exercise can return.
He said :”Nothing is impossible. Reinstating the monthly sanitation is achievable.”
He however said that the vision of governor Fubara’s administration is to instill in the people environmental cleanliness as a way of life.
“If we can make sanitation a daily habit, there would be no need for a designated sanitation day—every day should be an opportunity for maintaining a clean environment, “Prince Ohia said.
Ohia emphasized the importance of individual responsibility, explaining that prioritizing cleanliness is crucial for the health of the community.
Recall that since 2018, the monthly sanitation exercise in the star had stopped due to legal challenges from human rights, but some residents in the state are advocating for the reinstatement of the routine monthly exercise, urging RIWAMA to reintroduce the initiative to promote a cleaner environment.
The advocates argued that bringing back the monthly exercise would significantly contribute to maintaining cleanliness in the state capital and surrounding local government areas.
They believe that regular community involvement will be key to fostering a sustainable environment.
Ohia emphasized the importance of individual responsibility, explaining that prioritizing cleanliness is crucial for the health of the community.
The RIWAMA administrator urged residents to adopt good sanitation practices consistently, encouraging them to take personal responsibility for their surroundings.
He highlighted the need to properly dispose of their wastes, stressing that roads and canals should be kept free of litters and that waste should always be bagged in the bin before being disposed.
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