As part of the pro-active measures
against the spread of Lassa Fever in Delta State, the State Ministry of
Environment has kick-started ‘Operation Kill The Rats’ through fumigation and
“deratilization” at Abraka, Ogbeogonogo and Cable Point Market.
The State Commissioner for Environment,
Hon. Barr. John Nani stated that the fumigation exercise will extend to other
populous strategic markets, dumpsites, Delta State Central Hospital, Okwe and
some Government core Areas.
He noted that the Ministry started
the exercise with sensitization adding that the pro-active measure employed by
the State Government was in line with the Government SMART agenda.
Hon. Nani assured Deltans and the
business community operating in the State of Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa’s readiness to
create a conducive environment for the enhancement of the growth and
development of the State.
He also advised all landlords,
occupants, traders and the general public to co-operate with the Ministry of
Environment
The market people commended the
effort of the State Government.
Meanwhile the general public
has been warned not to eat any dead rats, cats, dogs and pigs found in the
fumigated markets.
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