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New Law Sparks Uproar! Human Rights Group Demands Urgent Review In Ebonyi
The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) has urged the Ebonyi State Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Victor Chukwu, to re-evaluate and revise a newly announced environmental law before implementing it in the state capital, Abakaliki.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to a circular from the Ministry of Environment—also shared on the commissioner’s official Facebook page—anyone found dumping refuse outside the designated hours of 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. would be fined ₦100,000.
Responding to the announcement, CDHR Ebonyi State Secretary, Deacon Onyibe Jeremiah, expressed concerns over the feasibility and fairness of the directive. He highlighted the challenges residents may face in complying with the law.
“We have reviewed the circular imposing a ₦100,000 fine on individuals who dispose of waste outside the 5 to 8 a.m. window,” Jeremiah said. “This is troubling for two main reasons.”
He explained that the early morning timeframe conflicts with when most residents are either preparing for work or handling family duties, making it difficult to comply. Additionally, he criticized the heavy fine, arguing that it was introduced without sufficient public awareness, which contradicts Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru’s administration’s “People’s Charter of Needs” philosophy.
CDHR emphasized that laws must be implemented in a manner that informs and supports the public rather than punishing them without proper education.
“Considering the literacy level in the state, it’s vital to ensure that all citizens are adequately informed before enforcement begins. Laws should serve as a guide—not as traps for unsuspecting residents,” the statement read.
The group recommended that the Ministry of Environment initiate a broad-based sensitisation campaign to educate the public about the new regulation before any fines are imposed.
“By adopting a more inclusive and educational approach, the government can foster environmental responsibility while respecting the rights and dignity of Ebonyians,” Jeremiah concluded.
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