Anambra State Government has evacuate a refuse dumpsite which had lasted for almost twelve years at Owelle-Aja, Obosi in Idemili North Local Government Area
The local government chairman of Idemili North LGA, Hon. Stanley Nkwoka while
speaking to newsmen on the evacuation exercise and indiscriminate dumping of refuse by residents, frowned at people’s lack of consciousness to keep their environment clean
The Mayor maintained that Owelle-Aja has six massive dumpsites which he had planned to evacuate before now but there was no access road into the community, coupled with electrification done with small wooden poles that the wires would be touching the tippers.
The local government boss disclosed that he worked with the landlords to create an access road which enabled the exercise, and said he is determined to evacuate all the refuse and will dialogue with landlords and tenants on an effective refuse disposal pattern for the community.
Hon. Nkwoka noted that Idemili North Council Area has a huge population which puts pressure on infrastructure, urging residents to bag their refuse and keep it in front of their houses for waste contractors who go around to collect it,
He warned that violators caught dumping waste indiscriminately will be made to hire two tippers that will go round and collect wastes, or be sent to jail if the person fails to provide the tippers.
Some of the residents, including Mazi Kelechi, who is a landlord, disclosed that the refuse accumulated due to misunderstandings among landlords in the community and thanked the government for coming to their rescue.
Also speaking, Mr. Chijioke Nweke and Mrs. Anthonia Isidiuko recalled the health risks posed by the refuse and appreciated the local government authority for clearing the street and making it accessible again.
