Oyo Begins Clearing 52 Illegal Dumpsites in Ibadan

By Aduragbemi Omiyale

The Oyo State Government said it has begun clearing about 52 illegal dumpsites in Ibadan, the state capital, so as to protect residents of the areas from any outbreak of diseases.

The Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr Wasiu Olatubosun, disclosed on Tuesday that the waste consultant, Mottainai Recycling Limited, has positioned its trucks in different locations in Ibadan to evacuate waste.

Mr Olatubosun said the clearing of the dumpsites started on Sunday, adding that the company is also enacting its door-to-door collection of waste.

“The Oyo State government has begun clearing 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, and 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 further said.

The Commissioner 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,” Mr Olatubosun said.