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Ekiti warns residents against improper waste disposal

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  • The Ekiti State Government has warned residents against improper waste disposal and activities causing environmental nuisance or health risks.
  • A joint task force investigated complaints of offensive odor in Ado Ekiti, finding accumulated kitchen waste discharged into a public drain.
  • The government issued an abatement notice and will take further legal action to deter offenders, emphasizing its commitment to a clean environment.

The Ekiti State Government is taking a firm stance against improper waste disposal, issuing a stern warning to residents following complaints of an offensive odor in Ado Ekiti. Tosin Aluko-Ajisafe, the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, announced that an abatement notice has been served on the responsible party.

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, warning residents.

The issue came to light after residents of Third Extension, GRA, Ado Ekiti, reported a persistent foul smell. A joint task force, comprising ministry officials and security agencies, investigated the complaints. They discovered that accumulated kitchen waste from a catch pit had been illegally discharged into a public drain, creating the nuisance.

Commissioner Aluko-Ajisafe condemned the practice of discharging wastewater into drainage channels, emphasizing that such actions pose health risks and create environmental hazards. She stated that the government will not tolerate these activities and will pursue legal action to deter future occurrences. The government also commended residents for reporting the incident and encouraged the public to continue providing information to help address similar 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 enforcement actions.

This action underscores the Biodun Oyebanji administration's commitment to ensuring a clean, safe, and healthy environment for all citizens. The Information Commissioner, Taiwo Olatunbosun, assured the public that the situation is being closely monitored and that relevant agencies are working to resolve the issue. The ministry has previously made arrests and prosecuted offenders to tackle environmental nuisance, vowing to sustain enforcement efforts.

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 about government action.
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