Waste evacuation activities have commenced at the Ika Dumpsite, in Boji-Boji Owa, following the sustained collaboration between the Ika North East Local Government Council and the Delta State Waste Management Board.
The ongoing waste pushing exercise, facilitated by the Ika North East Local Government Council, Hon. Monday Odigwe, in collaboration with the Chairman, Delta State Waste Management Board Hon. Matthew Mofe Edema, is aimed at improving environmental sanitation, enhancing public health, and restoring cleanliness within the area.
The intervention underscores the council’s commitment to effective waste management and a cleaner, healthier environment for residents of Boji-Boji Owa and its environs.
Stakeholders overseeing the exercise expressed appreciation to the Chairman of Ika North East Local Government Council, Hon. Odigwe, for his consistent support and proactive partnership with the board in addressing environmental challenges.
They noted that the chairman’s leadership and willingness to collaborate have been instrumental in ensuring the steady progress of waste management operations at the dumpsite.
According to the board, the timely intervention will help reduce environmental hazards, curb the spread of diseases, and improve the overall aesthetic outlook of the community.
The exercise is also part of broader efforts to promote sustainable environmental practices across the local government area.
In their remarks, officials reaffirmed their commitment to working closely with the local government council to sustain the initiative and ensure regular maintenance of the dumpsite.
They also called on residents to support the council’s environmental policies by adopting responsible waste disposal habits.
The Ika North East Local Government Council, under the leadership of Hon. Odigwe, has continued to demonstrate responsiveness to community needs through strategic collaborations that deliver tangible benefits to the people, reinforcing its dedication to grassroots development and environmental sustainability.
