Traders across the country have been warned against opening their shops during the upcoming two-day national clean-up exercise, with a government minister cautioning that anyone who defies the directive will face strict enforcement measures.
The minister stressed that the nationwide exercise is aimed at improving sanitation, clearing drains, and creating cleaner communities, urging all traders and business owners to fully cooperate with the initiative.
According to the minister, authorities will be monitoring compliance throughout the exercise, and businesses that choose to operate in violation of the directive risk facing sanctions in accordance with the law.
The warning comes as government intensifies efforts to tackle poor sanitation and reduce the risk of flooding and disease outbreaks through coordinated environmental clean-up activities.
Citizens have been encouraged to actively participate in the exercise and support efforts to keep their communities clean, with officials emphasizing that the success of the initiative depends on the collective cooperation of the public.
