Chinaza Osigwe
The Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA) has directed factories, companies and business operators within the capital territory to maintain a clean and safe environment around their premises or face sanctions.The directive, issued by the Authority’s Environmental Officer, Mr Jude Nworah, on behalf of the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ossy Onuko, requires operators to regularly cut and clear grasses within and around their premises, provide waste bins and ensure proper refuse disposal.ACTDA announced that its enforcement team will commence routine inspections from February 15, 2026, warning that defaulters will be fined N300,000 or face legal prosecution.Mr Nworah said the inspection exercise will cover factories, companies and other business premises across Awka to ensure compliance with environmental sanitation standards.He explained that the directive followed observations of poor environmental conditions in parts of the capital city, including blocked drainage systems and unclean gutters.According to him, several establishments had earlier been served notices to undertake clean-up and desilting of drainages, stressing that enforcement would be carried out without compromise.
