KWSG Directs Full Implementation of Monthly Sanitation at LGAs


The Kwara State Government, has directed the Chairmen in the 16 Local Government Areas of the state to replicate a full fledge and effective environmental sanitation excercise, in each of their respective local government, with immediate effect.

The Commissioner for Environment Hajia Nafisat Musa Buge, gave this directive in Ilorin today, as
part of the information passed to the Pre-Sanitation exercise forum, in her office.

The Commissioner who had earlier appreciated the tremendous achievements of the ministry in the past year, noted that; "now that we have a well constituted leadership structure at the grassroots, it is therefore expected that the 16 Local Government Areas will strategies, to ensure compliance with the sanitary laws and restrictions of both vehicular and human movements during the 3 hours period of the monthly sanitation exercise'.

She however warned that arrangements are in place for the operation of at least 17 mobile courts at strategic locations within the metropolis, while security operatives are also in top form for enforcement and maintenance of law and order.

Residents were equally enjoined to participate fully in the exercise by clearing their surroundings of weeds, dry grasses and any other items that is detrimental to the health of the people, whether at residential or business outlets.

"It is an offence punishable under the environmental law to dump waste on drainages, pedestrian walkways, and other unapproved dump sites." She cocluded.


Shakirat Muritala
Press Secretary
MoE
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