From Owen Akenzua, Asaba
Management of Delta State Waste Management Board has warned residents to desist from dumping waste into drainages and unauthorised places, as defaulters would face severe sanctions.
A statement signed yesterday by the Chairman of the Board, Mofe Pira warned that dumping waste materials in unauthorised places is a serious offence, as such actions usually result in the blockage of drainages and water channels, resulting in flooding that could endanger the lives of fellow citizens.
“Please note that the Delta State Waste Management Board under the leadership of the Chairman, Matthew Edema has zero tolerance for negative practices that will endanger the lives of Deltans through indiscriminate dumping of refuse and other poor attitude to waste management by some persons.”
It would be recalled that recently, in partnership with sister agencies, the Board carried out evacuation of drainages in Asaba and other places. It therefore placed high alert in these areas in a bid to apprehend the offenders.
