The Delta State Government in furtherance of its war against filth has constituted a 25-Man Special Sanitation Team, chaired by the State’s Deputy Governor, Prof. Amos Utuama to supervise the cleaning up of Warri, Uvwie and Udu Council Areas within one week.
Prof. Utuama told reporters in Warri that the team was raised at a special session of the State Executive Council, presided over by the Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan in Warri.
He reiterated that the State Government is worried over the growing incidents of illegal markets, illegal motor parks and the poor waste disposal habits prevalent in Warri and its environs, describing it as unacceptable.
The Deputy Governor lamented the beautifully designed Enerhen Junction, constructed as part of the State Government’s junction improvement and beautification programme which has been turned into a refuse dump, adding that the popular Ugbuwangue Junction on the NPA Express way has become an illegal market.
He stated that the team would not spare any effort in restoring sanity and order in the affected areas and warned defaulters and residents to remove every makeshift structure and refuse or be prepared to face the consequences of their actions.
Prof. Utuama disclosed that the team would swing into action on Thursday, April 4 2014 with a survey of areas of concerned and charged residents of the areas to be prepared for a new environmental sanitation culture and take steps to comply accordingly.
Answering questions from newsmen, the Deputy Governor said the State Waste Management Board would be strengthened to ensure that the gains made during the period do not go down the drain.
The Transition Committee Chairman of Warri South, Mr. Austin Oroye and his Uvwie Counterpart, Mr. Bright Edgeghwro in separate interviews said they were prepared to deploy men and materials to assist the special sanitation team in its given assignment.
The Permanent Secretary, Governor’s Office Annex, Warri, Mr. Patrick Origho is to serve as Secretary of the team.
Delta State Government Press Release
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