*By Onyinyechi Obi* Not too long ago, waste in Abia State was seen only as a problem something to hide, burn, or dump. But under
Category: Environment
Abia to Set Up Sanitation Court at Orieugba, Other Markets to Enforce Monthly Clean-Up Rules
The Abia State government says it will establish a sanitation court at Orieugba market and at other locations where necessary to enforce the order requiring
Abia Partners Global Stakeholders to Drive Climate Action, Unveil Policy Development Plans
The Abia State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with local and international partners in advancing sustainable climate action, environmental protection, economic transformation, and
Abia State Government Launches River Cleaning Exercise to Avert Floods
The Abia State Government has commenced a large-scale river cleaning operation in Olokoro and Afara, Umuahia, to tackle blocked waterways and prevent flooding. The exercise,
Abia Govt Takes Flood Preparedness Campaign to Umuahia
The Abia State Ministry of Environment, in partnership with the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), has extended its 2025 Flood Preparedness, Mitigation, and Response Sensitization
NSCDC Advices Abia Residents in Flood-Prone Areas to Relocate to Safer Grounds
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has issued a strong advisory to residents of flood-prone communities in Abia State, urging them to relocate
ASEPA DGM Reiterates Commitment to Service, Solicits Maximum Corporation from Citizens
As part of his efforts to keep Abia clean and healthy, the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency, ASEPA, has reiterated that indiscriminate burning and littering
Experts Call for Promotion of Renewable Energy, Collaboration to combat Climate Change, Reduce environmental.
As the world celebrates World Earth Day, 2025, the Nigeria Environmental Society (NES), Abia State Chapter, has emphasized the urgent need for collective action to
ABST is Open to Partnerships that Will Ensure Better Environment: Ogbonna Assures.
The Abia State government has declared interest for partners that will promote the socio-political and economic development of the state. The commissioner for Environment, Mr
February Sanitation: We will Introduce Stiffer Penalties in Coming Months; Asonye.
Abia State government has re-emphasized its plan to establish mobile courts in various markets to discourage traders doing business during sanitation exercise. The state commissioner
