The Rivers State Government has threatened to terminate jobs given to waste contractors following what it described as the poor response to refuse evacuation across the state.
The government urged contractors responsible for waste management to immediately improve their performance or be ready to face dire consequences.
This was contained in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Wednesday by the Senior Special Adviser on media to the State Administrator, Hector Igbikiowubo, and sent to newsmen.
Igbikiowubo said the state government under the Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rted) will not sit idly and watch any part of the state being defaced by refuse coupled with the hazard such conditions poses on the health of her citizens and residents.
The statement said, “Contractors who fail to meet their contractual obligations in evacuating refuse promptly and efficiently will have their agreements revoked with extreme prejudice.
“This decisive action underscores the administration’s commitment to maintaining a clean, healthy, and aesthetically pleasing environment for all residents.
“As part of ongoing efforts to improve refuse handling, the Rivers State Government has reactivated an abandoned burrow pit to serve as an additional waste disposal site. Additionally, steps are being taken to upgrade the burrow pit along the Airport Access Road, ensuring better waste management capacity and operational efficiency.
“These measures are designed to address the growing waste disposal challenges in the state and ensure that refuse is properly managed in line with global best practices.”
The government has however urged all residents to dispose of their waste responsibly by using designated dumping sites and adhering to proper waste disposal methods that preserve the environmental beauty and hygiene of the state.
He said, “Furthermore, citizens are encouraged to report any uncollected refuse that remains unattended for more than 48 hours to the appropriate authorities. This will enable swift government intervention and ensure that contractors are held accountable for lapses in service delivery.
“The Rivers State Government reaffirms its zero-tolerance policy toward inefficiency in public service delivery, particularly in critical sectors like waste management.
“This administration remains committed to enforcing strict compliance with contractual terms and will not hesitate to blacklist and replace underperforming contractors where necessary,” he added.
The statement reminded that a clean and well-maintained environment is a shared responsibility between the government, service providers, and residents and therefore called on all stakeholders to play their part in ensuring that Port Harcourt, the State capital and its environs remain clean, ‘safe, and sustainable for present and future generations’.
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