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Eket GreenTown Initiative, Eket (2026)

26/06/2026

𝐄𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄

𝐄𝐊𝐄𝐓 𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐋 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐓𝐎 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐖𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇𝐋𝐘 𝐄𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐄𝐗𝐄𝐑𝐂𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝐈𝐍 𝐄𝐊𝐄𝐓

The Executive Chairman of Eket Local Government Council, 𝐑𝐭. 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐀𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐲𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐲, has called on all residents of Eket Local Government Area to come out en masse and actively participate in the June 2026 Statewide Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Speaking ahead of the exercise, the Council Chairman reaffirmed the Local Government's commitment to the environmental sustainability agenda of the Akwa Ibom State Government and disclosed that he will personally monitor and inspect sanitation activities across the Local Government Area to ensure full compliance with the State Government's directive.

Rt. Hon. Akaniyene Tommey urged residents, community leaders, market associations, youth groups, business owners, and other stakeholders to take advantage of the sanitation period to clean their homes, business premises, markets, roads, drainages, and public spaces, while fully complying with the restriction of movement announced by the State Government.

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒏 applauded the visionary leadership of 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲, 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐔𝐦𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐨, 𝐏𝐡𝐃, 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐤𝐰𝐚 𝐈𝐛𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞, for prioritizing environmental sanitation as a key pillar of sustainable development, public health, and a cleaner Akwa Ibom. According to him, the Governor's renewed commitment to environmental cleanliness demonstrates a strong resolve to build healthier, safer, and more livable communities across the State.

He further emphasized that environmental cleanliness is a collective responsibility and called on every resident to support the Operation Keep Eket Clean initiative by participating wholeheartedly in the sanitation exercise and sustaining a clean environment beyond the monthly sanitation exercise.

Residents are reminded that there will be full restriction of human and vehicular movement between 𝟕:𝟎𝟎 𝐚.𝐦. 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟏𝟎:𝟎𝟎 𝐚.𝐦, except for officers and persons performing essential duties.

Together, let us build a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable Eket.

𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝:

𝐀𝐦𝐛. 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐲 𝐔𝐝𝐨𝐤𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧, 𝐄𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 (𝐄𝐄𝐒𝐀𝐖𝐌𝐀)

24/06/2026

𝐄𝐊𝐄𝐓 𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐄𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐔𝐋𝐋 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐊𝐖𝐀 𝐈𝐁𝐎𝐌 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄'𝐒 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇𝐋𝐘 𝐄𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐘

𝐄𝐄𝐒𝐀𝐖𝐌𝐀 Aligns with State Directive as "Operation Keep Eket Clean" Gains Momentum

The Eket Local Government Environmental Sanitation, Waste Management and Recycling Authority (EESAWMA) has formally announced its commitment to the implementation of the newly introduced mandatory monthly environmental sanitation policy of the Akwa Ibom State Government.

The policy, recently unveiled by the Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Environmental Protection and Waste Management Agency (AKSEPWMA), Obong Prince Ikim, stipulates that every last Saturday of the month shall be observed as a Statewide Environmental Sanitation Exercise with full restriction of movement across the State.

Reacting to the development, the Chairman of EESAWMA, Amb. Richy Udoka, described the directive as a welcome and progressive policy that will strengthen environmental governance, improve public hygiene, promote civic responsibility, and accelerate the collective effort towards achieving a cleaner Akwa Ibom State.

According to him, Eket Local Government is fully prepared to align with the State Government's renewed environmental agenda through the ongoing "Operation Keep Eket Clean" programme.

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐀𝐦𝐛. 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐲 𝐔𝐝𝐨𝐤𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝:

The Eket Local Government Environmental Sanitation, Waste Management and Recycling Authority wholeheartedly welcomes and supports the directive of the Akwa Ibom State Government under the leadership of AKSEPWMA Chairman, Obong Prince Ikim, mandating every last Saturday of the month as a Statewide Environmental Sanitation Exercise with restriction of movement.

This directive is in line with our existing environmental reform programme, Operation Keep Eket Clean, which was initiated by the Executive Chairman of Eket Local Government Council, Rt. Hon. Akaniyene Tommey, as part of his administration's commitment and promise to make Eket the cleanest Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State.

The Chairman further explained that Operation Keep Eket Clean is being implemented through the collaborative efforts of EESAWMA and the Eket GreenTown Environmental Initiative, a strategic environmental platform established to drive public sensitization, community participation, waste management reforms, environmental advocacy, and sustainable sanitation practices across Eket Local Government Area.

He noted that the initiative is already yielding positive results through environmental awareness campaigns, drain clearance exercises, waste evacuation operations, market sanitation activities, community clean-up exercises, and the implementation of the Zonal Waste Collection System.

According to him:

"Environmental sanitation is not merely a monthly exercise. It is a civic duty and a shared responsibility. A clean environment promotes public health, prevents flooding, reduces environmental hazards, attracts investment opportunities, and improves the quality of life of our people.

We therefore call on all residents of Eket Local Government to embrace this renewed environmental culture by participating fully in every sanitation exercise and maintaining cleanliness beyond the sanitatio hours.

The Authority urged residents, landlords, tenants, market traders, transport operators, business owners, institutions, religious organizations, youth groups, and community leaders to actively participate in the sanitation exercise by:

- Cleaning their homes and surroundings.

- Clearing gutters and drainage channels.

- Removing overgrown weeds and environmental nuisances.

- Ensuring proper storage and disposal of waste.

- Avoiding indiscriminate dumping of refuse.

- Refraining from open burning of waste.

- Owning standard waste bins.

- Registering with approved Waste Service Providers operating within their designated zones.

The Chairman emphasized that the success of the State Government's sanitation policy will depend largely on public cooperation and compliance.

He further assured residents that EESAWMA will intensify environmental education, monitoring, inspection, and enforcement activities across all communities within Eket Local Government Area to ensure the effective implementation of the directive.

The vision of Rt. Hon. Akaniyene Tommey is clear—to make Eket the cleanest, healthiest, and most environmentally responsible Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State. Through Operation Keep Eket Clean and the support of the people, that vision is achievable.

We therefore urge all residents to support this initiative, obey sanitation regulations, and join hands with Government in building a cleaner and healthier Eket for present and future generations.

EESAWMA reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability and pledged continued collaboration with AKSEPWMA, community stakeholders, environmental partners, and residents in advancing the environmental transformation agenda of Akwa Ibom State.

OPERATION KEEP EKET CLEAN

An Initiative of Rt. Hon. Akaniyene Tommey, Executive Chairman, Eket Local Government Council

Implemented through EESAWMA and the Eket GreenTown Environmental Initiative.

OUR MESSAGE TO THE PUBLIC

Your Environment, Your Health, Our Responsibility.

Say YES to a Clean Eket.

Say NO to Refuse Burning.

Say NO to Illegal Dumping.

Say NO to Littering.

Together, We Can Make Eket the Cleanest Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State.

Signed:

Amb. Richy Udoka
Chairman
Eket Local Government Environmental Sanitation, Waste Management and Recycling Authority (𝐄𝐄𝐒𝐀𝐖𝐌𝐀)

11/05/2026

𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓 𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐖𝐀𝐒 𝐎𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐔𝐍𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐍

Through my journey in environmental advocacy, I have learned one powerful truth: nobody starts as a legend.

Every movement that now inspires people once started with uncertainty, criticism, sacrifice, and very little support. There were days the vision looked too small to matter, days when the work felt unseen, and moments when people doubted whether change was even possible.

But consistency has a way of giving a voice to purpose.

One thing I discovered along the way is that fear destroys more dreams than failure ever will. Many people are not lacking talent or potential; they are simply trapped inside the fear of rejection, mockery, or starting small.

That is why you must never allow society to place limits on your vision. Burn the script that tells you to stay comfortable. Tear down the mindset that says you should wait for perfect conditions before taking action.

The world may ignore your beginning, but that does not mean your journey lacks value.

Real impact is built quietly — through sacrifice, discipline, resilience, and the willingness to continue even when nobody applauds you.

In the environmental movement, I have seen that meaningful change does not happen overnight. It takes courage to keep showing up. It takes vision to keep believing. And it takes character to keep working when the results are not yet visible.

The people remembered tomorrow are often the people who were underestimated today.

So this week, I encourage every young person reading this:

Trust your vision.
Unlock your potential.
Move with purpose.
Do not be afraid to start small.

Because every great name was once unknown, and every lasting legacy began with someone who refused to quit.

One day, the same world that questioned your journey may speak your name with honor because you chose courage over fear and purpose over comfort.

Hope Alive.
Taking Action… Getting Results.

05/04/2026

Happy Birthday to our dedicated Environmental Health Officer 🎉

Your years of service, passion, and commitment to a cleaner environment inspire us all. We pray for good health, strength, and greater achievements ahead.

Keep being your best — your reward awaits you. 🌿

31/03/2026

𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓: 𝐄𝐊𝐄𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐙𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐖𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐘𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌

In line with the Eket Local Govt Council commitment to environmental responsibility and public health, the Eket Local Government Environmental Sanitation, Waste Management and Recycling Authority (EESAWMA) has announced the official commencement of the Eket Zonal Waste Collection System, effective 1st April, 2026.

This initiative marks a major step in the ongoing Environmental Revolution aimed at tackling indiscriminate waste disposal and promoting a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable Eket.

Under this new system, Eket Local Government Area has been strategically divided into designated zones, with each zone assigned a Private Waste Service (PWS) Provider to ensure efficient and regular waste collection.

The Authority calls on the general public to adhere on the following Directives:

All households, businesses, and institutions must provide standard waste bins with fitted covers.

Residents and property owners are required to register with their assigned waste service provider.

The use of unauthorized waste collectors is strictly prohibited.

Indiscriminate dumping of waste in drainages, roadsides, and open spaces is an offence and will attract penalties.

The Authority will begin monitoring and enforcement immediately, with regular inspections of houses to ensure compliance. This initiative is backed by existing environmental laws and regulations of Eket Local Government, and defaulters will be prosecuted accordingly.

This is a call to responsibility for all residents and stakeholders. Moving forward, we must take ownership of our environment and support government efforts for a cleaner and safer Eket.

Let us join hands to build the Eket we all desire.

𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝:
𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐲 𝐔𝐝𝐨𝐤𝐚,
𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧, 𝐄𝐄𝐒𝐀𝐖𝐌𝐀

15/03/2026

Small hands, big impact! My Kid Baby Says: 'Sort it right, keep it tidy! Separate plastics from the rest, for a cleaner environment, let's do our best.

10/03/2026

𝐄𝐊𝐄𝐓 𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐎𝐖𝐍 𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐒𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐄𝐊𝐄𝐓 𝐆𝐈𝐑𝐋𝐒 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋

Today, the Eket Environmental Chairman, Richy Udoka, graced the Eket Girls High School Inter-House Sports Festival to promote 𝐄𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 under the guidance of its principal advocate 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐲 𝐔𝐝𝐨𝐤𝐚, joined hands with students of 𝐄𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥, 𝐈𝐤𝐨𝐭 𝐈𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐤, to launch a meaningful tree-planting drive. The activity was held in conjunction with the school’s 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 Inter-House Sports Festival, aligning with broader national and state-level efforts to combat climate change and promote sustainability by empowering young women as future environmental stewards

Richy Udoka , who also serves as Chairman of the Eket Environmental Authority under the administration of Rt. Hon. Mr. Akaniyene Tommey, Executive Chairman of Eket Local Government Area, inspired the students with his vision. “One tree planted is a future secured,” he stated. The environmental boss further encouraged the students, saying “Today, you are not just planting trees—you are planting hope, responsibility, and a greener tomorrow for Eket and beyond.”

The event emphasized hands-on participation, with students actively involved in planting saplings and learning sustainable nurturing practices. Udoka stressed that the effort goes beyond greening the school compound—it is about nurturing a generation of eco-conscious leaders who will carry forward the mantle of environmental care.

𝐇𝐞 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: “𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐨 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐛𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲.”

This local activity echoes wider governmental campaigns, such as the upcoming *2026 Tree Planting Campaign* by the Eket Local Government, which will be officially flagged off on *June 5th*—World Environment Day—by the Council Chairman, Hon. Akaniyene Tommey. The campaign aims to mobilize collective action to promote FORESTATION and protect the environment against DEGRADATION while promoting sustainable ecological growth.

The Eket GreenTown Initiative seeks to foster community ownership, encouraging residents, schools, and local organizations to join in expanding green cover and promoting ecological resilience. “We are sowing seeds of change with these young girls,” Udoka remarked. “Together, we are growing a greener, brighter Eket—one sapling, one steward at a time.”

The Eket GreenTown Initiative invites partnerships and volunteers to scale up tree planting and environmental education across the community.

𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭:
Eket GreenTown Initiative Media

18/02/2026

Midweek boost! 🌿 Every step counts! we're committed to driving change for a cleaner, healthier Eket - with purpose and passion, we won't stop advocating! 💚

18/02/2026

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