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Anambra State Government says it is mapping out severe sanctions for those who go against the laws guiding waste disposal in the State.
The commissioner for Environment, Engineer Felix Odimegwu stated this while interacting with journalists in Awka.
According to the Environment Commissioner, the state government has abolished the system of open collection and dumping and also commenced house to house waste collection, as a way of taking responsibility as well as caring for the environment.
Engineer Odimegwu listed reckless and uncontrolled excavation, deforestation, bush burning as well as burning of waste as areas the ministry is committed to put an end to.
He pointed out that a critical survey shows that the State is facing serious environmental health and climatic challenges, stating that the time is now to take up collective and individual responsibilities in protecting the environment of the State, while efforts must be intensified to avoid actions that lead to evironmental pollution and degradation.
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