The newly inaugurated board of the Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA) has issued a three-day ultimatum to service providers to restore cleanliness across the state.
The directive was given during a meeting with waste contractors in Port Harcourt on Sunday. Chairman of the board, Dr. Nwanosike Samuel, said the agency would no longer tolerate inefficiency in waste collection and disposal.
He warned that the era of “ghost service providers” was over, insisting that only contractors who are visible, effective, and committed to their assigned zones will continue with RIWAMA.
Dr. Nwanosike directed all service providers to properly equip their workers with reflective jackets, tools, and other materials required for effective operations. He stressed that any service provider who fails to deliver visible results within the three-day window would be disengaged.
“The message is clear: Rivers people deserve a clean state, and service providers must deliver,” he said.
The board said it is determined to introduce reforms that will ensure a cleaner environment and restore public confidence in waste management.
For years, residents have decried poor waste disposal and indiscriminate dumping of refuse across the state. RIWAMA said the ultimatum marks the beginning of a new era of accountability and service delivery in the agency.
