The Abia State Ministry of Environment is an Abia State Government ministry responsible for developing and implementing policies, programs and legislation in order to protect and conserve the environment of Abia State for sustainable development.[1]

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Abia State Ministry of Environment
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Ministry overview
JurisdictionGovernment of Abia State
HeadquartersState Government House, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria
Ministry executive
  • Chinwe Nwanganga, Commissioner
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Structure

The state government appoint a commissioner,who leds the ministry.The comissioner is supported by various director and department working under him in various aspect of environment management.[citation needed]

Environmental sanitation

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Azumini Blue River in Aba, Abia state, Nigeria

The abia state ministry of environment tasked the citizens of the state to maintain a clean environment to maintain a healthy environment; this was made known on the World Environmental Day 2024 celebration.[2]

Prohibition of sterofoam foil

Abia state ministry of Environment banned the use of sterofoam foil in the state. The decision was taken to protect the environment from pollution and the effects of the foil on the environment.[3]

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