Gov Eno to enact law against indiscriminate waste disposal in Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, said on Friday he would soon issue an executive order against indiscriminate waste disposal in the state.

Eno stated this when he inaugurated the newly acquired equipment for the Akwa Ibom State Environmental Protection and Waste Management Agency (AKSEPWMA).

The governor expressed displeasure at the indiscriminate disposal of waste in some parts of the state.

He said: “This is not our way of life. Akwa Ibom people are known for their cleanliness, we should keep up this culture.

“We must ensure proper disposal of the wastes that we generate. It is our collective duty to keep the state clean.”

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He urged local council authorities to align with the state waste management agency to ensure a clean and safe environment.

Eno said the state government would give awards to the cleanest local government area in the state beginning on May 29, 2025.

Earlier, the Chairman of AKSEPWMA, Prince Ikim, thanked the governor for approving the purchase of the equipment.

Ikim said the agency would ensure good maintenance of the equipment.

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