The Kwara State government reiterated its commitment to enforcing environmental sanitation laws, warning offenders to comply or face strict legal consequences.
The Commissioner for Environment, Nafisat Buge, issued the warning on Saturday in Ilorin during the state’s monthly sanitation exercise.
Addressing the media, she expressed concern over widespread non-compliance despite intensive awareness campaigns.
A statement by the Ministry’s Press Secretary, Kamaldeen Aliagan, revealed that approximately 150 offenders were apprehended during the exercise by a task force team monitoring compliance.
The violators were charged before mobile courts set up across the state.
Buge highlighted common breaches, including the operation of commercial motorcycles (Okadas) and tricycles, as well as unauthorized trading by market women during restricted hours.
“We commence media advocacy and sensitization from the Monday before sanitation day, leveraging print, electronic, and social media platforms to educate the public.
Yet, some individuals blatantly flout the law and carry on business as usual.
This disregard is unacceptable, and violators will be held accountable under the law,” Buge emphasized.
Despite the challenges, the commissioner expressed satisfaction with the progress of the sanitation exercise and pledged continuous efforts toward achieving full compliance.
“The current administration remains steadfast in its mission to ensure a clean and hygienic environment for the healthy living of Kwara residents,” Buge assured.
The government has urged residents to prioritize their civic responsibility to maintain a cleaner and healthier state.
