Perm Sec Solicits Support For Successful Sanitation Exercise

The Permanent Secretary, Rivers State, Ministry of Environment Barr. Rufus N. Godwins, has enjoined corporate organisations, members of the public to join hands to make this month’s Environmental Sanitation exercise a success.

Godwins who spoke during a chat with   journalists in his office on Monday said the monthly exercise would take place throughout the state on Saturday February 5, 2011 between the hours of 7-10am.

He said there would be restriction of movement of persons and vehicles within, into and out from the state, except for people strictly on essential duties, during the period of the exercise.

The Permanent Secretary solicited the usual co-operation of law enforcement agents in the monitoring of the exercise, warning that those who provide cover for erring residents to flout government’s order concerning the exercise would be arrested and prosecuted accordingly.

He reiterated Government’s determination to ensure a clean and healthy environment for the state and called on residents of the state to use the period to clean their drains and surroundings.

Calista Ezeaku