Dobe Anambra Ocha Hits Awka Streets, Mobilises Residents for Cleaner Environment

By Praise Chinecherem

AWKA — The Dobe Anambra Ocha Initiative, led by Ernest Obinna Okafor, has taken its environmental sensitisation campaign to the streets of Awka, mobilising residents and road users to embrace responsible waste management and take greater ownership of their surroundings.

The initiative, which attracted more than 30 participants comprising students, youths and other volunteers, moved through different parts of the Awka metropolis, engaging residents directly on the importance of maintaining a clean, healthy and environmentally friendly city.

The volunteers urged residents to properly dispose of waste, keep their surroundings clean and adopt everyday practices that would help protect the environment.

Speaking during the exercise, the initiative’s message was clear: environmental cleanliness should not be left solely to government agencies.

“A clean city is not the responsibility of government alone. Every resident has a role to play in keeping our communities clean, healthy and safe,” the campaign organisers emphasised.

The sensitisation drive went beyond physical cleanliness, focusing on the need for a sustained change in attitude and behaviour among residents.

Participants encouraged members of the public to avoid indiscriminate dumping of refuse, keep drainage channels free from waste and ensure that household and commercial refuse is properly managed.

The initiative also highlighted the connection between environmental cleanliness and public wellbeing, noting that responsible waste management can contribute to healthier communities and improve the overall appearance of the city.

Of particular significance was the active involvement of students and young people in the campaign. Their participation, according to the organisers, underscores the important role of youths in promoting environmental responsibility and building a cleaner and more sustainable Anambra.

The presence of the more than 30-member team across Awka also provided an opportunity for direct interaction with residents, allowing the campaigners to reinforce the message that lasting environmental improvement begins with individual choices and collective community action.

The Dobe Anambra Ocha Initiative urged residents to see environmental responsibility as a daily commitment rather than an occasional exercise.

“A cleaner Anambra begins with responsible citizens. The change starts with each of us, in our homes, on our streets and in our communities,” the initiative stated.

The campaign represents another effort to encourage citizens to take ownership of their environment and work collectively towards a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable Awka and Anambra State.

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