Indiscriminate dumping of refuse now rampant in Ilorin – Kwara govt
The Kwara State Commissioner for Environment, Hajia Nafisat Musa Buge has expressed disapproval of the indiscriminate dumping of waste in the Ilorin metropolis, saying it has become an order of the day.
The commissioner also charged the Ilorin Emirate Youth Development Association (IEYDA), to sustain a clean and hygienic environment, in Kwara State and the Nation at large.
In a statement signed by Press Secretary MOE, Kamaldeen Aliagan,
“The Commissioner gave the charge during the week, when she made an advocacy visit to the headquarters of the IEYDA, Adebimpe House, Edun street, Ilorin, the State Capital.
Buge said that, “Indiscriminate dumping has become an order of the day in Ilorin metropolis, therefore must be curbed, as it may lead to epidemics, which can wreck havocs on residents. In view of this, it is our collective responsibilities to sustain a cleaner Kwara and promote healthy living”.
She hinted that, one of the strategies that the Ministry is going to apply is to create refuse collection centres and moving Roro bins out of their current locations, so as to eradicate dumping of refuse on pedestrians path, road dividers and other unauthorized spots.
According to the statement, “The commissioner also informed the gathering that the Ministry will provide dustbin and nylon to shops and households, for proper disposal of refuse and collections to final destinations.
“The Commissioner seized the opportunity to reiterate the present administration’s readiness to continue to make welfare of Kwarans a priority as well as the sustainability of healthy environments.
Earlier, the President, Ilorin Emirate Youth Development Association, Alhaji Abdullahi Babatunde Sallahudeen commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on the idea of resuscitating the Ilorin Master plan, most especially the stoppage of road encroachment, which is going to allow free vehicular and human movement, on major roads in the state.
Alhaji Sallahudeen thereafter assured the commissioner of their supports to the Ministry, to achieve its mandate of a cleaner Kwara.
The meeting was attended by the Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Abubakar Ayinla, Special Assistant Non Governmental, Mallam Usman Babakano, principal officers from the ministry and members of the Association.
