Waste Consultants Risk Sanctions In Kwara

The Kwara State Government has again warned Waste Management Consultants to perform their duties as expected, as those who performe below expectations will be sanctioned appropriately.

The State Commissioner for Environment, Mallam Shehu Ndanusa Usman disclosed this during a meeting with Waste Management Consultants, held at the Conference room of the Ministry.

The Commissioner noted that; “waste Management Consultants were engaged to complement government’s efforts at maintaining a clean and hygienic environment, by evacuating wastes at both nooks and crannies of the state, but to our dismay, some of you are performing below expectations.

“We often receive a lot of complaints from residents that you don’t make yourself available despite being paid for your services at the end of the month,” he added.

He pointed out that, “this singular act of yours is causing sleepless nights for us at the Ministry, because, our road median has turned into refuse dump sites and if unchecked, may lead to epidemics, which portends grave danger, to the entire public.

The Commissioner therefore charged them to be proactive in discharging their duties to the public that paid for their services and make sure the environments are clean and hygienic for healthy living.

In addition, Ndanusa advised them to engage stakeholders on areas for collaboration and also showcase their businesses by sensitizing the public on their existence and readiness to serve them effectively.

The Permanent Secretary, Hajia Afusat Ibrahim in her remarks reiterated the commitment of the present administration to promote a clean and hygienic environment that will be habitable to Kwarans an inturn assured them that all their complaints and suggestions would be looked into in due course.

Responding, the Chairman of Kwara State Waste Contractors Association, Alhaji Zakariyau Tahiru applauded the present administration in it’s efforts to sustain healthy environment that will be free of epidemic, calling on the Government to upgrade the dump site’s road to allow ease of movement of their lorries.

ROYAL NEWS reports that all other suggestions are also mentioned for efficient delivery of services.