The Ogun government says it will begin enforcing a three-month jail term or a N2 million fine for indiscriminate waste disposal across the state.
Abayomi Hunye, special adviser to the governor on waste
management, said residents have continued to dump refuse in unapproved spots
despite repeated warnings and the availability of designated disposal points.
Hunye said the state has recorded a spike in indiscriminate
dumping in markets in recent weeks, resulting in blocked drains, pollution and
heightened health risks.
“Many people habitually dump refuse anywhere they choose,
putting public health in jeopardy. The Ogun state government can no longer tolerate
this pernicious practice,” he said.
“Under the 2020 law establishing the Ogun State Waste
Management Authority, offenders are liable to an initial penalty of N25,000.
Upon conviction, they face a maximum fine of N2 million, a three-month jail
term, or both.
“There’s a law against this and henceforth, the state
government will not hesitate to implement the provisions and bring sanity to
the state.”
He added that waste containers have been provided in all
approved markets, but enforcement will now be intensified to ensure compliance.
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