Other environmental challenge associated with this, Dr. Adekiya continued; include fire hazards, flooding of streams, odour problem; release of harmful greenhouses gases into environment. She attributed this ugly situation to unplanned neighbourhood, slums, waste collection is non-existent and there is indiscriminate disposal of waste in drainage channels, open space along highway. On his part, Abdulraheem M. Olawale maintained that the menace of solid waste is one of the biggest environmental problems facing Nigeria nation, and it manifest in collection transportation, treatment and its disposal. To him, sensitization through media would educate citizens on the negative effects of cradle to grave waste management on human health, socioeconomic wellbeing, environmental safety and stability. He said: “Waste is not waste unless you waste it,” but can be handled through appropriate policy framework; adequate legal instrument, capable management structure as well as effective partnership with private sector.

Source: The Guardian November 13, 2017 02:15 UTC