The Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency (KWEPA) has sealed off a residential building in the Agbo-Oba area of Ilorin for illegal disposal of waste and evacuation of human excreta mixed with sand along a roadside — a practice the agency described as hazardous to public health and environmental safety.
The enforcement exercise was carried out by KWEPA’s Environmental Task Force, led by Alhaji Yinusa Jidah, as part of efforts to maintain a clean and healthy environment across the state.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by the agency’s Press Secretary, Aliyu Amode, KWEPA emphasized that the operation aligns with its mandate to ensure environmental compliance and discourage practices that pose health risks to the public.
Speaking on the development, the agency’s General Manager, Jide Aina, explained that the action was taken not to intimidate residents but to enforce critical environmental standards.
“Our responsibility is to protect the environment and prevent the outbreak of diseases that may arise from such irresponsible practices. We urge all residents to adhere strictly to proper waste disposal procedures and ensure their surroundings are kept clean at all times.”
He reiterated KWEPA’s commitment to upholding environmental regulations, particularly in densely populated urban areas, and urged residents to report any environmental nuisance to the agency.
KWEPA appealed to the public to comply with all environmental protection laws, stressing that collective responsibility is key to safeguarding public health and promoting sustainable living in Kwara State.
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