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Ekiti warns residents against improper waste disposal

From The Punch · () English

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  • The Ekiti State Government has warned residents against improper waste disposal and activities that endanger public health or cause environmental nuisance.
  • A joint task force discovered accumulated kitchen waste discharged into a public drain, causing an offensive odor following resident complaints.
  • An abatement notice has been issued, and further legal action will be taken against offenders to deter others, as the government reinforces its commitment to a clean environment.

Ekiti State authorities are cracking down on improper waste disposal, with the government issuing a strong warning to residents against practices that threaten public health and the environment. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Tosin Aluko-Ajisafe, condemned the discharge of wastewater into drainage channels, highlighting its potential to cause offensive odors.

government will not tolerate activities capable of causing environmental nuisance or posing health risks to residents.

— Tosin Aluko-AjisafeCommissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Tosin Aluko-Ajisafe, on the government's stance against environmental hazards.

This warning follows complaints from residents in the Third Extension area of GRA, Ado Ekiti, about a noxious smell. A joint task force from the ministry and security agencies investigated the area and found that accumulated kitchen waste from a catch pit had been illegally emptied into a public drain, leading to the offensive odor.

Commissioner Aluko-Ajisafe stated that the government will not tolerate activities that create environmental nuisances or pose health risks. An abatement notice has been issued to the individual responsible, and further actions will be taken under relevant environmental laws to serve as a deterrent. The commissioner commended residents for their prompt reporting and urged the public to continue providing useful information to combat recurring odor issues.

An abatement notice has been issued to the resident involved. Further action will be taken in accordance with relevant environmental laws to serve as a deterrent to others.

— Tosin Aluko-AjisafeCommissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Tosin Aluko-Ajisafe, detailing the consequences for offenders.

The ministry has a history of addressing environmental nuisances, having made arrests and prosecuted offenders. Enforcement efforts will be sustained to ensure a clean and safe environment. The Information Commissioner, Taiwo Olatunbosun, previously assured residents that the situation was under close monitoring and that the government was working with experts to resolve the issue and normalize the environment, reaffirming the administration's commitment to public well-being.

the situation is being closely monitored. The state government is working with relevant agencies and experts to ensure that the matter is properly investigated and appropriate measures taken to normalise the situation

— Taiwo OlatunbosunInformation Commissioner, Taiwo Olatunbosun, assuring residents of government action.
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