The Ekiti State Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has sealed an eatery in Ado-Ekiti and issued a stern warning to another over during an enforcement exercise aimed at addressing environmental sanitation breaches linked to the persistent odour nuisance in parts of the state capital
The State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Mrs Tosin Aluko-Ajisafe, led the ministry’s monitoring and enforcement team during inspections around the Federal Polytechnic Satellite Campus Junction and other parts of Ado-Ekiti.
Speaking during the exercise, Aluko-Ajisafe said the enforcement action was part of government efforts to address environmental infractions contributing to pollution and offensive odour in the area.
She disclosed that a popular eatery (name withheld)in the area was sealed for violating environmental sanitation regulations.
According to her, preliminary findings revealed that the facility allegedly stored waste in an underground septic tank and discharged it into nearby drainage channels at night.
The commissioner said the practice was capable of causing environmental pollution and contributing to the offensive odour being experienced in parts of the state capital.
She said another eatery in the area was strongly reprimanded for operating under unsanitary conditions and directed to immediately comply with environmental health standards to avoid further sanctions.
Aluko-Ajisafe warned business owners and residents against indiscriminate waste disposal and other practices capable of endangering public health.
She stressed that the state government would not hesitate to enforce environmental laws strictly against violators.
As part of the inspection tour, the commissioner also visited a gas plant and later proceeded to Oja Bisi Market, where she urged traders to maintain a clean environment and desist from displaying goods on walkways.
She called on residents to report suspicious environmental activities in their communities that could result in odour pollution or pose other public health risks.
According to her, the state government remains committed to sustained monitoring, enforcement and environmental sanitation reforms aimed at restoring a cleaner and healthier environment across Ekiti.
Aluko-Ajisafe also appealed to residents to allow the law to take its course in cases involving environmental offenders, stressing the need for cooperation with enforcement agencies to ensure effective environmental protection. Ekiti Govt Seals Eatery Over Poor Sanitation, Warns Others Against Environmental Violations
The Ekiti State Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has sealed an eatery in Ado-Ekiti and issued a stern warning to another over during an enforcement exercise aimed at addressing environmental sanitation breaches linked to the persistent odour nuisance in parts of the state capital
The State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Mrs Tosin Aluko-Ajisafe, led the ministry’s monitoring and enforcement team during inspections around the Federal Polytechnic Satellite Campus Junction and other parts of Ado-Ekiti.
Speaking during the exercise, Aluko-Ajisafe said the enforcement action was part of government efforts to address environmental infractions contributing to pollution and offensive odour in the area.
She disclosed that a popular eatery in the area was sealed for violating environmental sanitation regulations.
According to her, preliminary findings revealed that the facility allegedly stored waste in an underground septic tank and discharged it into nearby drainage channels at night.
The commissioner said the practice was capable of causing environmental pollution and contributing to the offensive odour being experienced in parts of the state capital.
She said another eatery in the area was strongly reprimanded for operating under unsanitary conditions and directed to immediately comply with environmental health standards to avoid further sanctions.
Aluko-Ajisafe warned business owners and residents against indiscriminate waste disposal and other practices capable of endangering public health.
She stressed that the state government would not hesitate to enforce environmental laws strictly against violators.
As part of the inspection tour, the commissioner also visited a gas plant and later proceeded to Oja Bisi Market, where she urged traders to maintain a clean environment and desist from displaying goods on walkways.
She called on residents to report suspicious environmental activities in their communities that could result in odour pollution or pose other public health risks.
According to her, the state government remains committed to sustained monitoring, enforcement and environmental sanitation reforms aimed at restoring a cleaner and healthier environment across Ekiti.
Aluko-Ajisafe also appealed to residents to allow the law to take its course in cases involving environmental offenders, stressing the need for cooperation with enforcement agencies to ensure effective environmental protection.
