The Abia State government has inaugurated 17 presiding officers and 32 members for the newly established state environmental sanitation court.
The ceremony, led by Chief Judge Justice Lilian Abai, marks a significant step in the state’s commitment to maintaining its status as one of Nigeria’s cleanest regions.
The presiding officers who were sworn in by Justice Abai comprises both current and retired judicial officers, who oversee the environmental sanitation courts across the state’s councils.
Each PO will lead a court, supported by a dedicated team of 32 members tasked with upholding environmental regulations.
Justice Abai emphasised the critical role of the new court in upholding the state’s environmental laws.
“Your appointment is a testament to your qualifications and dedication,” she told the appointees.
“It is essential that you rigorously enforce the sanitation laws to help us retain our position among the cleanest states in Nigeria.”
Speaking on behalf of the other appointees, Mr. Onuma Kalu Onuma pledged to execute their duties with integrity and fairness.
Onuma assured that the POs would act impartially.