In a significant step towards improving environmental and public health, Ekiti State government has commenced the fumigation of waste bins in the state.
The exercise was conducted on Wednesday within Ado-Ekiti metropolis by Environmental Health Officers under the Ekiti State Waste Management Authority, EKSWAMA.
Speaking during the exercise, Director General of EKSWAMA, Mr Olasunkanmi Onipede said the fumigation is in continuation of Governor Biodun Oyebanji administration’s drive to ensure a clean and healthier environment in the state.
According to him, the exercise is also aimed at maximizing the potentials of environmental health officers as catalyst in driving economic growth in line with the shared prosperity mantra of the state government.
The DG reiterated the efforts of the state government to environmental cleanliness and workers’ welfare, particularly the recent salary increment of street sweepers and procurement of additional four new heavy-duty waste trucks.
Mr Onipede seized the opportunity to call on residents of the state to join hands with the state government towards ensuring a clean and healthier environment for their interest.
