Edo begins desilting of drains, warns against indiscriminate disposal of refuse  

The Edo State government has commenced desilting of drainages across the state, warning residents against indiscriminate disposal of refuse to prevent blocking of drainages and avert flooding.
  
Speaking while monitoring the desilting, the Edo State Commissioner for Environment and Sustainability, Jonathan Lawani, said the exercise will be sustained.

Lawani added that the flood and erosion challenges experienced in parts of the city are due to the indiscriminate disposal of waste in unauthorised places by some persons.

He urged residents to desist from dumping refuse in unauthorised places as the state government will prosecute anyone caught in the act in line with extant environmental laws.

According to him, “Residents, traders and shop owners must ensure prompt and proper desilting of drains in front of their houses and business premises. They should notify the ministry so that the silts can be evacuated on time.”

The commissioner urged residents and corporate bodies in the state to collaborate with the state government to ensure that Edo is clean and healthy.