The Managing Director, Anambra State Waste Management Authority, ASWAMA, Mr. Amechi Akorah has urged Ndi Anambra to desist from dumping their refuse on the roads and drainage channels.


Mr. Akorah, while speaking to newsmen in Awka stressed that proper waste disposal is essential for maintenance of clean environment.


He noted that dumping refuse in drainages obstructs free flow of rain water and advised the public to eschew indiscriminate disposal of wastes because it has negative effects on the environment.


He emphasized the need to bag refuse and dispose them properly in ASWAMA waste bins located at various places for onward evacuation by the agency.


The ASWAMA boss, who stressed the importance of maintaining personal hygiene and dwelling in a clean environment to enhance healthy living, enjoined the citizenry to maintain clean environments devoid of rodents to prevent infectious diseases.