RIWAMA Warns Against Dumping Of Waste In Drainage Channels

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State Waste Management Agency, Bro Felix Obuah has warned contractors, property builders and developers in the State against dumping of what he described as building wastes in the drainage channels.

He observed that silting of Building Wastes in drainage channels, largely contributed to blocking of gutters and waterways, which resultant effect is the flooding in some parts of the capital city, Port Harcourt, witnessed during heavy downpour.

Bro Obuah regretted that Building Wastes, which include wastes produced from construction, alteration, repair or demolitions of any structure are in most cases deposited in nearby gutters and waterways.

Most worrisome, according to the Sole Administrator, is the fact that these wastes are carried by rain water and deposited on roads and streets in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State Capital and its environs, after each downpour, thereby obstructing movement and becoming an eye sour, as well as causing health hazards to residents of the areas.

The RIWAMA Boss therefore, called for attitudinal change on the part of builders and contractors, appealing that all building wastes generated are properly handled and disposed of at approved receptacles at the various areas of the city and environs.

Signed:

Jerry Needam

Special Adviser on Media and Publicity

To The Sole Administrator, Rivers State Waste Management Agency