The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Erelu Tosin Aluko-Ajisafe, has commended Ekiti residents for total compliance during May edition of environmental sanitation
Director General of the Ekiti Waste Management Authority Mr. Olasunkanmi Onipede, who represented the Commissioner during the exercise, monitored the exercise in Ado Ekiti, the state capital, stressing that most medians were cleaned.
Mr. Onipede who Highlighted the importance of proper waste disposal, emphasized the availability of Dino bins placed at strategic locations throughout the city to provide residents with convenience of discarding waste.
In a statement from the ministry,
urged residents to utilize the Dino bins and refrain from littering medians.While commending the public’s participation, government officials and security personnel, encouraged residents to maintain their commitment to environmental cleanliness. He stressed the importance of keeping drains and waterways clear of refuse and debris, especially during rainy season which serves as proactive approach to preventing flooding and associated hazards.
The Ekiti State Transport Management Agency (EKSTMA) was on ground to enforce restriction of movement during the sanitation exercise.
The Director of Environmental Health and Sanitation Mr. Tunde Balogun reminded residents of the state’s environmental health and sanitation laws, urged them to comply with regulations and avoid dumping refuse on medians.
Sixty violators were apprehended and prosecuted before Magistrate Olubunmi Bamidele in Ado Ekiti.
The high participation rate and focus on proper waste disposal during this month’s sanitation exercise are positive indicators of the growing environmental consciousness among Ekiti residents. The state government, through its various agencies, remains committed to providing resources and promoting responsible waste management practices to ensure a clean and healthy environment for all.The statement concluded.
