52 “black spots,” often known as illegal disposal sites, have reportedly been found in Ibadan, the state capital, according to the Oyo State administration.
The state’s trash consultant is stepping up efforts to clear the waste sites, according to a statement made this week by the commissioner for information, culture, and tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun.
Olatubosun claimed that the company’s door-to-door rubbish collection was also taking place while the black spots intervention got underway on Sunday.
He claims that the consultant discovered 52 “black spots,” and that these problems are being addressed across the state.
“The Oyo State Government has begun clearing of approximately 52 black spots in Ibadan. Enormous work has been done, and Mottainai trucks have been cleaning up the spots”, he said.
According to him, illegal dumpsites at Mokola, Jembewon, Eleyele, Urban Day, Old Ife road, Iyaganku have been cleared.
“There are many illegal dumpsites here in Ibadan and the Oyo State Government task force on waste management and other relevant stakeholders have identified the remaining black spots and they are currently being worked on”, he said.
Olatubosun encouraged residents to work in partnership with the state government, urging them not to burn their waste, but to bag them for proper disposal.
He applauded the strategy put in place by relevant stakeholders in the environmental sector, to clear the illegal dumpsites and move to the residential areas simultaneously.
“We are appealing to residents to comply with laid down rules. They should ensure they use authorised PSPs for a healthy society,” he said.
