Africa Press-Nigeria:<\/p>\n
THE Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has called on the public to dedicated this month\u2019s National Clean- Up Day to clean areas within the Confines of their homes so as to guard against the possibility of spreading the coronavirus (COVID 19).<\/p>\n
In a statement EMA said people should honour this month\u2019s National Clean-Up Day on Friday by cleaning areas within their homes\u2019 environs in the wake of the national lockdown.<\/p>\n
President Mnangagwa declared a 21 days national lockdown as part of the efforts by Government to monitor and contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID 19).<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Environmental Management Agency (EMA) wishes to remind the public that 3 April 2020, is the first Friday of the month National Clean-Up Day.<\/p>\n
During this lockdown period let\u2019s take time to clean within our households especially our back yards, as from 0800 to 1000 hours. Sorting of waste at households level should remain a priority so as to reduce residual waste accumulating in the environment,\u201d read part of the statement.<\/p>\n
EMA further said there was a need for people to keep their surrounding environment clean so as to guard against contracting or spreading diseases.<\/p>\n
\u201cA clean environment remains critical especially in the fight against diseases hence the call for all of us to ensure that our surroundings remain clean. Stay safe at home and be safe from COVID 19 in a clean environment. A clean environment is our responsibility,\u201d read the statement.<\/p>\n
President Mnangagwa declared and set aside every first Friday of each month as a National Clean-Up Day, a move aimed at solving the waste management challenge in the country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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