EKHA passed resolutions frowning against indiscriminate dumping of refuse in the canals, drainages and roadsides in Ekiti State.
A motion calling for stoppage of indiscriminate dumping of refuse in the canals, drainages and the roadsides in Ekiti State was today moved by Hon. Babatunde Oke: Member representing Ikere Constituency 1. The Motion was seconded by Hon. Tolu Ige: Member representing Ekiti Southwest Constituency 2 who doubles as the Majority Leader of the House.
This development came up qt the conclusion of the commissioner nominees screening for today Tuesday 18th July, 2022.
Members who lent their voices to the motion included Hon. Iyabo Fakunle-Okieimen (Ilejemeje), Hon. Abimbola Solanke (Moba 1), Hon. Femi Akindele (Irepodun/Ifelodun 1) and Hon. Tony Adaramodu (Ekiti Southwest 1).
The House passed resolutions frowning against indiscriminate dumping of waste in canals, drainages and roadsides urging members of the public to desist from the practice. They also urged the citizens to be vigilant and ensure that the culprits are reported and made to face appropriate punishment under the law.
The House also urged the state government to employ more environmental officers to monitor the environment in the state and that the State Waste Management Authority should be strengthened to ensure that the environment is safe.
The legislators further resolved that the local governments should collaborate with traditional rulers and religious leaders to sensitize the citizens on the dangers of indiscriminate dumping waste.
Another resolution passed was that the state government should ensure the continuous de-silting and clearing of drainages, work towards recycling waste and commercializing waste collection.
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