Delta To Prosecute Defaulters Of Environmental Sanitation Law

Delta To Prosecute Defaulters Of Environmental Sanitation Law

DELTA State Government has warned that anyone caught in the act of indiscriminately dumping refuse in places not designated for such purpose, would be prosecuted and made to face the full wrath of the law.

The State Chairman, Taskforce on Environment Hon. Sylvester Oromoni disclosed this recently at Governor's Office Annexe in Warri.

Oromoni who was represented by the Coordinator, Delta Central and South senatorial districts, Comrade Kingsley Iweka, said indiscriminate dumping of refuse causes flooding and degrades the environment.

According to him, the raining season is here again and NIMET has predicted that Delta State will be flooded.

"To reduce the effects, wastes should not be thrown into water channels. Let me appeal to all Deltans and community executives to assist the government by clearing all drainages and link them to their natural routes.

He called on Coastal communities to be vigilant and watch the water level so they won't be overtaken by water according to NIMET prediction.

According to NIMET, rainfall is expected to be near normal, “heavy rainfall may result in flooding, which could disrupt traffic, delay construction activities, and weaken or wash out the soil and culverts that support roads, tunnels, and bridges. Temperatures can cause the pavement to soften and expand. This can create pot-holes, particularly in high-traffic areas and can place stress on bridge joints. Therefore, drivers are advised to drive carefully, especially during onset and cessation as this period is characterised by heavy downpour that can impede visibility.

He urged Deltans to report Environmental abuses through our Facebook channel (TASKFORCE ON ENVIRONMENT).

He charged members of taskforce on Environment to be faithful and maintain the established unity of command, even as he emphasised on the need for them to work as a team to achieve better results.

He commended Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for empowering the Ministry of Environment Taskforce through making funds available to enable it discharge its delegated functions.