The Kwara State Environmental Sanitation Task Force has convicted and fined more than 400 individuals for violating sanitation laws. Commissioner for Environment, Hajia Nafisat Musa Buge, revealed this while speaking with journalists after Saturday’s three-hour environmental sanitation exercise held across the state. Leading the task force, the commissioner noted that the exercise was successful, citing improved compliance levels.
She called for more adherence to the environmental laws, in the best interest of the people.
Buge further disclosed: “The offenders were apprehended and charged to 17 mobile courts that were strategically positioned across the metropolis.
“The good aspect is that none of the offenders can feign ignorance of today’s sanitation exercise, as enough sensitisation was carried out, by the ministry on radio, newspapers and online. It is obvious they wilfully flouted the laws and were made to face the full wrath of the law.”
She expressed hope that the penalties imposed on offenders during the monitoring exercise will deter future violators. Regarding the extended sanitation hours, the commissioner reiterated that it aligns with the state’s Environmental Sanitation Law, Section 29 (2) CAP E4 of 2006, which mandates sanitation hours from 7 am to 10 am. She added that this measure is essential to completely eliminate indiscriminate refuse dumping and prevent disease outbreaks.
