Ogun waste vendors commend Abiodun for appointing new OGWAMA MD
Members of the Association of Waste Management Vendors and Recyclers of Nigeria in Ogun State have expressed gratitude to Governor Dapo Abiodun for appointing Alhaji Farouk Akintunde as the new Managing Director of the Ogun State Waste Management Agency. The association, represented by its secretary Pastor Segun Adetula, highlighted the positive changes already seen under the new leadership. They noted improvements in refuse evacuation and praised the governor's timely intervention in resolving issues with the agency. The group remains committed to supporting the government's efforts in effective waste management.
What we know
- Alhaji Farouk Akintunde was appointed as the new OGWAMA Managing Director on February 18, 2026, replacing Mr Abayomi Hunye.
- The association met with the new MD on March 2, 2026, to discuss their concerns, and positive changes have followed.
- The registration fee for waste vendors was reduced from N25,000 to N5,000, restoring the previous rate.
- Licences of unprofessional members who failed to meet requirements, such as providing a tax clearance certificate, have been revoked.
- The association requested the formation of a task force to address unregistered vendors and called for quarterly meetings to improve waste management strategies.
