In solidarity with the Abia State Government’s ongoing environmental reforms, the Imo Youth Resident in Aba (IYORIA) has declared a special sanitation exercise to mark Abia’s 34th anniversary.
The exercise, slated for Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 6:45 a.m., will mobilize Imo indigenes living and doing business in Aba to support the government’s sanitation drive.
Speaking at a briefing, Mr. Alasaambara Jude-Panza, President-General of IYORIA, commended Governor Alex Otti and the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA) Aba Zone Chairman, Elder Okezie Ezengwa, for transforming Aba into a cleaner, healthier city.
“Having lived in Aba for over 40 years, I can confidently say this is a new Aba. The refuse heaps are gone, no more corpses on the roads, and drainage channels once blocked are now flowing freely,” Jude-Panza noted.
Another member, Mr. Anozie Okoro from Mbano, Imo State, described Governor Otti’s administration as inclusive and people-centered, adding that improved living and business conditions inspired their decision to support the initiative.
The sanitation exercise will take off from Ochiriozuo House, covering Ehi Road Junction, Asa Road, and Brass Street.
Organizers urged all Imo youths in Aba to participate actively, stressing that the effort is both an act of civic responsibility and a demonstration of their appreciation for good governance.
