By Oyem Jonathan
The Executive Chairman of Aniocha South Local Government Council, Hon. Pastor Jude Chukwunwike on Saturday led an environmental enforcement drive across Ogwashi-Uku.
He was joined by the Vice Chairman, Hon. Patricia Ekwutozam Adolue , the Legislative Leader, Hon Leonard Nzemeke , Secretary of the Council, Hon. Prince Tony K Ebube the Supervisory Councilor for environment,Hon.Chika Kelly Edozie, Environmental Department, and other political appointees.
The enforcement exercise, which took the team through Kwale Junction, the bustling Afor Market, and Isa quarters in Ogwashi-Uku, was not only to ensure compliance but also to reinforce the council’s unwavering commitment to delivering on its responsibility of keeping Aniocha South clean, safe, and environmentally friendly.
Addressing traders at the popular Afor Market, Pastor Chukwunwike expressed deep concern over the untidy state of some business premises, warning that poor sanitation habits pose grave health risks and will no longer be tolerated. He charged market men and women to take the clean-up exercise seriously, stressing that compliance with sanitation rules is a collective responsibility.
“Cleanliness is not an event—it is a culture we must all embrace. A healthy environment means healthy people, and healthy people mean a stronger community. As your council chairman, I will continue to enforce environmental standards, but I urge every citizen to take ownership. Together, we can achieve more for Aniocha South,” Chukwunwike declared.
At Isa, Ogwashi-Uku, the council chairman commended the youths for their proactive effort in weeding and clearing blocked waterways, describing their action as an example of true community spirit. He, however, frowned at the attitude of some commuters who defied the restriction hours, urging them to respect the approved time for sanitation to ensure its effectiveness.
The enforcement drive reaffirms Hon. Pastor Jude Chukwunwike’s determination to transform Aniocha South into a model local government where environmental consciousness is a shared culture. His message was clear: sanitation is not the sole duty of government, but a partnership between leaders and citizens.
With firm leadership and citizens’ compliance, Aniocha South is set to reap the benefits of a clean, safe, and thriving environment.
