As part of efforts to promote a cleaner and healthier environment, the Edo State Waste Management Board has announced a ban on the use of dwarf walls in residential buildings as waste bins.
This decision was made following a robust stakeholder engagement session held on Thursday in Benin City, which involved Waste Managers, the Edo State Environmental Corps, members of the Arewa Scrap Association, and other key actors in the sector.
Speaking during the session, the Managing Director of the Edo State Waste Management Board, Dr. Enehita Inegbenehi, condemned the construction of dwarf walls, stating that they deface buildings, emit foul odours, cause environmental pollution, and serve as breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
Dr. Inegbenehi emphasized the need for a behavioral shift among residents, urging Edo people to take ownership of environmental hygiene. “Our environment reflects who we are,” she said.
She also revealed the government’s plan to profile all scavengers operating within the state for better regulation. “Data is key. Henceforth, any scavenger or truck pusher operating without an identification vest or jacket will no longer be allowed to operate in Edo State,” she declared.
Supporting the initiative, Head of Operations at the Board, Efosa Beatrice, Civil Society representative Omobude Agho, and Jude Ekpu from the Ministry of Environment, all commended the Waste Management Board for its commitment to a cleaner Edo.
Also speaking, Zakari Alasa, Public Relations Officer of the Arewa Scrap Association, and Hameed Aruna, representative of the Waste Managers, appealed to the state government to intensify enlightenment campaigns to educate their members for better compliance and performance.
