By Ufuoma Sekegor
The Acting Chairman of the Delta State Waste Management Board, Hon. Mrs Ethe Enifome Odunwa, has intensified the Board’s environmental sanitation efforts with an on-site inspection of ongoing maintenance operations at the Udu Dumpsite in Aladja.
Odunwa’s visit was aimed at ensuring that the facility is properly maintained, operates efficiently and meets the necessary environmental and safety standards for the benefit of residents in its host communities.
During the inspection, the Acting Chairman assessed the progress of work, examined the condition of the facility and issued necessary directives to ensure that the maintenance exercise meets the required standards and is completed within the stipulated timeframe.
The ongoing intervention is designed to improve access to the dumpsite, enhance waste disposal operations, minimise unpleasant odours and mitigate potential environmental hazards, while providing a more conducive working environment for waste evacuators and site operators.
Speaking during the visit, Odunwa underscored the importance of regular maintenance of waste disposal facilities, noting that properly managed dumpsites are essential to protecting public health, preventing indiscriminate refuse disposal and preserving environmental quality.
She stressed that the Board remained committed to promoting a cleaner, greener and healthier Delta State through effective waste management practices and sustained attention to sanitation infrastructure across the state.
The Acting Chairman also commended workers at the site for their commitment and dedication, urging them to sustain their efforts and ensure that the maintenance exercise is successfully executed.
She reassured residents of Aladja and neighbouring communities that the Board would continue to prioritise environmental cleanliness, public health and the effective management of waste disposal facilities.
The hands-on approach adopted by Odunwa during the inspection has also attracted commendation from residents and stakeholders, who described her decision to personally monitor operations on the ground as a demonstration of proactive leadership and commitment to service delivery.
The Delta State Waste Management Board reaffirmed its resolve to sustain routine maintenance of dumpsites and ensure timely waste evacuation across the state as part of efforts to improve environmental sanitation and protect the well-being of residents.
