Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has ordered an immediate review of waste management policies and operations in the State, particularly in Akure, the capital.
The Governor handed down the directive during a meeting with the Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Sunday Akinwalire.
Aiyedatiwa expressed dissatisfaction with the state of uncleanliness in the capital, saying that it must be returned to its old status as one of the cleanest in Nigeria.
He emphasized his administration’s commitment towards making all the nooks and crannies of the state clean.
Following the Governor’s directive, the Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Sunday Akinwalire immediately embarked on an inspection exercise to strategic areas and various dumpsites within Akure.
During the exercise, the Commissioner expressed the governor’s concerns about healthy living of citizens and urged the people to ensure a clean environment to prevent any form of epidemic.
The Commissioner warned people trading on the walkways as well as those dumping refuse on major roads to desist from such acts and obey environmental laws, noting that the government has established a disciplinary court for defaulters.