Cross River Governor to restore clean status of Calabar, charge residents to adhere to new refuse disposal guidelines

In a bid to restore clean and green Calabar, the capital of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu has called on residents to adhere to the new refuse disposal guidelines.

This was contained in a  press release signed and issued by Emmanuel Ogbeche, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor on Tuesday 27 June 2023.

According to the new guideline, all refuse disposal by residents should be carried out between the hours of 6:pm and 10:pm daily to allow evacuators to progress clearing such waste from dumpsters to designated disposal points.

Otu said: “The regulated waste disposal if fully followed will allow for effective monitoring of indiscriminate disposal of refuse by some residents as well as ensure robust evacuation by relevant government agencies.”

He frowned at the indiscriminate dumping of refuse witnessed among residents, especially those that empties them into the gutters, and directed the Waste Management Agency to live up to its responsibility in ensuring proper management of waste generated in the metropolis.

The number one citizen in the state directed the Calabar Urban Development Authority (CUDA) to effectively mobilize its staff in their day-to-day cleaning of streets and evacuation of gutters when and where necessary to allow for easy and free flow of water in the drains.

Also, he reminded residents of the need to cooperate with relevant government agencies in maintaining the aesthetics of the city center as well as imbibe refuse evacuation practices that will avert impending flood disasters as forecast by the Nigerian Metrological Agency (NiMET).

He warned the general public to desist from indiscriminate dumping of refuse as all defaulters no matter how highly placed will be prosecuted according to the environmental law of the State.

By: Archibong Emmanuel
Snr. Reporter)