STOP INDISCRIMINATE WASTE DISPOSAL, STELLA MAUCAULAY URGES DELTANS

By Obia Obiageli Chinwe
ASABA- The founder and Chief Executive Officer of Elona Development Foundation, Mrs. Stella Macaulay, has urged Deltans to stop indiscriminate waste disposals in the State, adding that a clean environment enhances good health.

Mrs. Macaulay gave the charge during the World Clean Up Day organized by Elona Development Foundation in collaboration with Revive Africa Initiative, and supported by Trash It Properly, and State of Youth in Asaba.

She advised the public to always make use of waste bags in disposing their waste as dumping them in gutters inhibits free flow of water.

In the same vein, the founder of Trash it Properly, Nigeria, Favour Ejovwo, charged Deltans to take responsibility of their environment.

Ejovwo urged the public to avoid indiscriminate dumping of waste and understand that the state was not a dustbin.

Reacting to the recent threat on the earth, the founder of Revive Africa Initiative, Amb. Ugagaoghene Ogheneyole said there was need to take climate action that would engender sustainability of the environment.

Yole urged the public to always recycle, reuse and reduce their waste disposal.

Also speaking, was 'The State of Youth Delta State chapter leader', Ejimchi Collins urged youths to contribute their strength in achieving a cleaner Delta.

Also present was the Director - General, Delta State Orientation Bureau, Eugene Azuka Uzum, Esq.