In line with its zero-tolerance policy on environmental negligence, the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency (DSCTDA) threatened to close down Ambience Mall management, plazas, and other commercial shops that refuse to maintain clean environments and provide adequate waste receptacle disposal in the state.
The Head of the DSCTDA, Mr. Isaac Nwosu, gave the warning following the discovery of poor sanitation conditions at Ambience Mall during the ongoing inspection tour in Asaba yesterday.
Nwosu said anyone who fails to comply with sanitation standards will face severe penalties, as the state intensifies efforts to uphold urban hygiene and environmental responsibility.
Mr. Isaac Nwosu, Head of Environment at DSCTDA, reiterated the agency’s call for collective civic responsibility, saying, “Cleanliness is not negotiable. So, every property owner and business operator must play their part.”
Officials from the agency observed that the commercial plaza lacked basic waste management infrastructure, including waste bins and proper refuse disposal channels.
The rear alley of the complex was found littered with debris, disused materials, and unsanitary waste—raising serious concerns about public health and environmental safety.
“It is unacceptable that a commercial complex of this magnitude does not have provisions for proper waste disposal. This violates the state’s sanitation regulations, and drastic action will be taken if the situation is not immediately rectified,” he warned.
