By Amaka Isikala
In a concerted effort to sustain a green, clean, and livable environment across Anambra State, the Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Clem Aguiyi, has convened an interface meeting with the heads and representatives of the four agencies under the Ministry of Environment: the OCHA Brigade, the Anambra State Waste Management Authority (ASWAMA), the Parks and Beautification Agency, and the Anambra State Environmental Protection and Climate Change Agency (ANSEWCCA).
Speaking during the meeting, Dr. Aguiyi said that the engagement was designed to review operational strategies, enhance inter-agency coordination, and strengthen environmental service delivery throughout the state.
He urged the agencies to foster greater collaboration and remain steadfast in the discharge of their statutory responsibilities in order to collectively advance the state’s environmental sustainability objectives.
The commissioner expressed particular concern over the performance of the OCHA Brigade and charged its operatives to intensify enforcement activities aimed at protecting the environment and promoting public health.
He emphasized that effective environmental management requires commitment, professionalism, and cooperation among all stakeholders. Dr. Aguiyi reiterated that the realization of the state’s vision of a greener, healthier, and more aesthetically appealing environment depends on improved service delivery and strict adherence to environmental regulations.
The meeting also provided a platform for the agency heads to deliberate on operational challenges, exchange ideas, and explore innovative strategies for enhancing environmental protection across the state.
Among those in attendance were the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Tochulwu Obodogha; the Acting Director of Accounts, Mrs. Nkemakonam Imoka; the Acting Director of Ecology, Mrs. Ijeoma Onyekwelu; the Acting Director of Administration, Mr. Patrick Onwurah; as well as the Director of Environmental Health, Rev. Sister Monique Chinyere Okeke.
Amaka Isikala is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State
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