Kwara government warns residents on illegal waste dumping
Residents of Ilorin have been cautioned by the Kwara State Government against dumping refuse indiscriminately along Airport Road. Jide Aina, General Manager of the Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency, emphasized that such actions will be treated as environmental abuse and punished under existing laws. The government has provided large bins to encourage proper waste disposal but noted that some residents still ignore these measures. Aina urged everyone to adopt responsible waste habits to support a clean and healthy environment.
What happened
- Jide Aina warned that illegal dumping and open burning of refuse along Airport Road are criminal offences under state law.
- The government has placed four large Roro bins in the area to promote proper waste disposal.
- Monitoring and enforcement teams have been deployed to curb the practice and offenders will be arrested and prosecuted.
- Aina stressed that environmental cleanliness is a collective responsibility and critical for public health and safety.
- The clean-up exercise was attended by top officials, highlighting the government’s commitment to a cleaner Kwara.
