Dobe Anambra Ocha Promotes Safe Waste Disposal in Anambra

Dobe Anambra Ocha, a Non-Governmental Organisation focused on environmental safety, conducted a sensitization exercise in Awka, the capital of Anambra State, to promote safer refuse disposal practices. The initiative, led by Managing Director Okafor Ernest Obinna, aimed to encourage residents to view proper waste disposal as a civic responsibility.

Obinna addressed residents at various refuse disposal flashpoints, emphasizing the dangers of improper waste disposal, which contributes to environmental issues such as blocked drainages and flooding. He noted that materials like corn leaves and sachet-water plastics often obstruct drainage channels, exacerbating erosion and flooding during the rainy season.

The exercise is part of a broader effort to align with Governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo’s vision of making Anambra a clean and sustainable state by 2070. Obinna urged residents to dispose of waste at designated collection points to mitigate these environmental challenges and improve overall community health.