The Managing Director of the Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA), Dr. Ibimina Wokoma, has reiterated the agency’s commitment to correcting and educating residents on proper waste disposal, rather than relying solely on enforcement.
Wokoma stated this following the arrest of a resident for violating the approved waste disposal period of 6pm to 10pm daily.
According to RIWAMA, the Managing Director intervened after reviewing the incident, ensuring that the defaulter was educated on the approved dumping hours and sensitised on the agency’s Single-Use Sachet Water Buy-Back opportunities.
The resident was subsequently released with a caution.
The agency said its enforcement activities were not merely aimed at arresting offenders but also at correcting those who may have violated environmental regulations unknowingly and guiding them towards proper waste management practices.
In a further demonstration of its commitment to environmental sustainability, Wokoma donated waste bins to Community Secondary School, Abuloma, to encourage proper waste disposal habits among students.
RIWAMA urged residents to comply with the approved waste disposal hours of 6pm to 10pm daily, stressing the need for collective responsibility in keeping Rivers State clean.
