Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the management of the Waste Management Board to keep the streets of Benin City and other adjoining local government areas clean.
Governor Okpebholo said his “Clean Edo” initiative was to have a cleaner and healthier society.
He said failure for any waste managers to comply with the directive would be met with sanctions.
The Edo governor, who spoke through the Chairman, Edo State Environmental Taskforce, and Deputy Governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, gave the warning at a meeting with accredited waste managers and other stakeholders in Benin City.
He said his SHINE Agenda was set to impact on the lives of people.
According to him, “We are going to give one week to all the waste managers across the state, most especially, Edo South, to meet up with responsibilities, or we revoke your accreditation at the state and local government levels.
“However, we are ready to join you to proffer solutions to raised challenges as we need a cleaner and healthier society.”
Commissioner for Environment and Sustainability, Barr. Nosa Adams said solid and liquid wastes must not be allowed to litter the streets.
“Air pollution would not be tolerated, and solid waste must be evacuated as quickly as possible, as soon as it is dropped.
“Factories should work out acceptable minimum standards to dispose of liquid wastes, which is a critical challenge communities are presently facing.
“We are taking action against this industrial action, because we don’t want to gamble with the health of our people.”
Chairman, Edo State Waste Management Board (EWMB), Mr. Lucky Enehita-Inegbenehi, said the state was on the path of progress and prosperity.
