Rivers Governor Suspends Monthly Sanitation, Orders New Waste Management Strategy

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has suspended the monthly environmental sanitation exercise and directed the Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA) to adopt a more sustainable waste management approach. The move aims to address the state's waste management challenges effectively.

The governor emphasized the importance of implementing a new strategy to ensure a cleaner and healthier environment for Rivers State residents. This directive includes the establishment of properly managed dump sites and engineered landfill infrastructure to combat indiscriminate waste disposal and blocked drainage channels, promoting responsible waste management practices across the state.