It is hereby announced for the information of the general public, particularly Deltans that the monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise for the month of May, will hold in Delta State on Saturday May 30, 2020, between the hours of 7am and 10am.
During the period of the exercise, there will be NO restrictions on the movement of persons and vehicles.
The State Commissioner for Environment, Mr Chris Onogba stated that at this period of COVID 19 Pandemic, Deltans should observe washing of hands regularly for at least 20 seconds with running water and soap, sanitizing as much as possible, observe physical distancing and avoid handshakes.Officials of the State Waste Management Board and Local Government Councils are to evacuate the resultant refuse to approved government dump sites.
Deltans and residents in the State are by this announcement advised to use the period of the exercise to fumigate their premises, clear their drainages, cut overgrown weeds and keep their environment clean to prevent unwanted diseases.
Dona Obuseh
State Director of Information