Abia govt seals hotels, water factory for EIA default, unwholesome channeling of waste

Abia State Environmental Protection Agency, ASEPA, has sealed up 8 facilities successful Umuahia, the State capital, for alleged nonaccomplishment to comply with Environmental Impact Assessment.

Some of the sealed facilities were besides alleged to person channelled their wastes improperly successful a mode they polluted the situation and were consequently sealed by ASEPA, with a tribunal order.

The affected companies included Pros P and Nova Heaven Apartment Hotels Amakama, Rich Vision Water, Confidence Hotels, Waveron Gas, Delatinos Event Centre, Hilltop Hotels and Bar, among others.

Explaining the enactment of his office, the General Manager of Abia State Environmental Protection Agency, Mr Ogbonnaya Okereke, said the enactment followed a tribunal order.

Mr Ok...