Abia Assembly Tasks ASEPA, Others On Sanitary Environment In Aba, Umuahia

Members of Abia State House of Assembly have charged the State Environmental Protection Agency, ASEPA and other relevant committees set up by the state government to put machinery in place that ensure that people of the state enjoy a clean and sanitary environment at all times.

This was part of the resolutions reached by the Assembly after its plenary on Monday, ABN TV report.

The resolution follows a matter of urgent public importance raised by member representing Aba South State Constituency, Hon Obinna Ichita, on the need for excavation of refuse along Port Harcourt Road in Aba.

He said the situation if not checked will lead to a pandemic and loss of lives.

Hon Kelechi Onuzuruike, Member representing Umuahia North State Constituency, in his Personal Explanation thanked the Governor for procuring two roll on-out trucks for the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency.

He said the Governor intervened to the cries of the Agency which clearly shows he is passionate about the well-being of Abians.

He went further to commend the General Manager of ASEPA, Eze Okwulehie and urged him to continue with the wonderful job he is doing.

Responding, the Speaker, Rt Hon Engr Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji thanked Hon Onuzuruike for his proper oversight functions.

He commended the Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu for putting in place positive measures to keep the State clean.