By Ufuoma Sekegor
The Delta State Waste Management Board has commenced maintenance work at the Ika dumpsite in Boji-Boji Owa, Ika North-East Local Government Area, as part of efforts to improve waste management operations in the area.
The exercise, which commenced on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, was approved by the Acting Chairman of the Board, Hon. Mrs Ethe Enifome Odunwa, and is being carried out under the supervision of the Director of Operations, Mr Michael Esegba.
The ongoing maintenance work involves the deployment of heavy-duty equipment to the dumpsite to facilitate the handling and movement of accumulated waste.
The operation at the facility is being supervised by Kenneth Ezon Duwo.
The initiative underscores the Board’s ongoing efforts to maintain waste disposal facilities and strengthen environmental sanitation across Delta State.
The Board’s intervention at the Ika dumpsite is expected to support effective waste handling and contribute to a cleaner environment for residents of Boji-Boji Owa and surrounding communities.
