The Abia State government has announced that sanitary inspectors inaugurated by the Ministry of Environment have commenced house-to-house inspection of residents’ surroundings in all 17 LGAs.
Commissioner for Information Okey Kanu, who made the announcement on Monday while briefing journalists, said that those whose homes are found in filthy conditions would be prosecuted under Abia’s environmental laws.
Kanu, who disclosed the outcome of this week’s executive council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti, said the sanitary policy was designed to enhance the health of Abia residents and promote good hygiene.
The commissioner also stated that government-owned hospitals and primary health centres are recording increased patronage, attributing the change to the equipping of the facilities by the government.
He revealed that 103,000 persons had enrolled in the Abia State formal sector insurance scheme, surpassing the initial target of 100,000.
The commissioner assured residents in the informal sector that they would be captured in the second phase of the insurance scheme, as part of efforts to improve their access to quality healthcare services.
The Abia government further disclosed that it has received a letter of approval from the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, AMCON, to take over the moribund Star Paper Mill.
It explained that the paper mill would be handed over to private investors under close supervision to ensure it is not mismanaged, adding that other moribund companies would also be revived to create employment.
Abia begins house-to-house environmental sanitary inspection
