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OCHA Brigade Distributes Mobile Waste Bins in Onitsha

By Polycarp Ifeanyi, Onitsha

In a bid to support the Clean, Green, and Sustainable Anambra initiative championed by Governor Charles Soludo, the Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (OCHA Brigade) has distributed mobile waste bins across Onitsha and its environs.

This initiative, spearheaded by the agency’s State Director, Chief Celestine Anere, aims to promote environmental cleanliness and reduce littering in public spaces.

Speaking during the distribution at strategic locations in Onitsha, Chief Anere, represented by Mr. Ejike Odife, a coordinator for the Onitsha unit, emphasized the need for proper waste disposal. Odife highlighted that the provision of these mobile waste bins is intended to curb the littering of used sachet water bags, plastic bottles, and other waste materials.

“This initiative ensures that residents and visitors have no excuse for improper waste disposal. The bins are placed strategically to keep the environment clean and prevent waste from clogging drainage systems,” Odife said.

He further explained that sachet water bags constitute 70% of the waste clogging the city’s drainage channels. By reducing littering, the burden on road sweepers and OCHA Brigade personnel is expected to lessen.

Odife assured residents that designated personnel are responsible for evacuating the waste bins daily and urged the public to cooperate with the OCHA Brigade to achieve Governor Soludo’s vision of a clean and sustainable Anambra State.

“Environmental hygiene is a collective responsibility. Residents and visitors must refrain from littering and make use of the provided waste bins. No one is authorized to evacuate the bins except the designated staff. Let’s all join hands to keep our environment clean,” he urged.

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He also called on Ndi Anambra to desilt their drainages and clean their surroundings, especially as the rainy season approaches. Street traders were specifically warned against displaying goods on gutters, as this practice obstructs drainage flow.

Odife reminded the public of the state’s strict environmental laws, warning that violators—those who dump waste in gutters, litter the environment, or engage in open defecation—will face penalties.

“This is a reminder that environmental health laws will be strictly enforced. Any offender will face the law. The ongoing operation to desilt gutters is critical as we prepare for the rainy season to avoid flooding disasters,” he stated.

Odife also expressed gratitude to Governor Soludo for prioritizing environmental sustainability and commended Chief Anere for providing the mobile waste bins, which he described as a vital tool for maintaining cleanliness across the state.

He concluded by appealing to residents and visitors to comply with environmental laws, adding that Anambra State is committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness comparable to other states in the federation.

 

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