By Ufuoma Sekegor
The Delta State Waste Management Board has restored environmental cleanliness at Kwale Park in Koka, following the evacuation of accumulated refuse that had disfigured the popular recreational and social centre.
The sanitation intervention, carried out on the directive of the Acting Chairman of the Board, Hon. Mrs Ethe Enifome Odunwa, was supervised at the site by Uwonabi Ifechukwudu Stephen.
The exercise followed concerns over the growing heaps of refuse at the park, which had raised fears among residents, traders and other users about the potential health hazards and environmental consequences of prolonged waste accumulation.
Kwale Park, a popular public space in the community, had reportedly experienced a decline in environmental sanitation due to indiscriminate waste disposal, prompting calls for urgent intervention.
Responding to the situation, Odunwa directed the immediate deployment of personnel and equipment to the location to ensure the prompt removal of the accumulated refuse and restoration of the park’s sanitary condition.
The evacuation team, under Stephen’s supervision, worked to clear the waste, load it for appropriate disposal and restore the public space to a cleaner and more welcoming condition.
The intervention underscores the Board’s commitment to strengthening environmental sanitation across Delta State, particularly in public spaces where poor waste management could pose risks to public health and environmental safety.
The Board also called on residents and other members of the public to complement the government’s efforts by embracing responsible waste disposal practices, avoiding indiscriminate dumping and using designated waste collection points.
Residents of Koka have reportedly welcomed the intervention, describing it as a timely response to an environmental concern that had affected the appearance and usability of the recreational facility.
The Delta State Waste Management Board reaffirmed its commitment to sustained waste evacuation and improved environmental sanitation across the state, urging residents to take collective responsibility for maintaining a clean, safe and healthy environment.
The Board stressed that achieving a cleaner and greener Delta requires not only government intervention but also the active cooperation of individuals, businesses and communities.
