Oyo state Governor Engr. Seyi Makinde has ordered immediate ban of all former Private Sector Participants (PSPs) from engaging in any form of refuse evacuation in the state.
The governor who handed down the order in a newsletter dated July 28, 2022, said the authorities were aware that some disengaged PSPs had continued to work within the state.
He warned them to desist from further encroaching on the activities of the new waste managers.
He said, “We are aware that some Private Sector Participants (PSPs), who have been disengaged by the state, are still evacuating waste from some residential and commercial areas.
“Let me use this medium to warn them to desist from further encroaching on the activities of the new solid waste managers.”
The governor added, “We plan to ensure that Oyo State maintains its pacesetter status among the states in Nigeria. We will not relent until we reach the finish line.”
While identifying Mottainai Recycling Ltd, as the authentic waste managers in the Oyo state, the governor said that he has directed “that action be taken against any PSPs and anyone who continues to do business with them within Oyo State.”
Soliciting the support of the people of the state, the governor disclosed that the new solid waste management structure would not work without the support of the people, adding that the support could come in two ways.
“By registering for door-to-door/commercial waste evacuation with the new solid waste managers and stopping the illegal dumping of waste on the medians and street corners.
“Let me take this opportunity to thank you all for the support that you gave to our approach to infrastructural development in Oyo State. We chose to first concentrate on creating a network of roads that link the five zones of our dear state before moving on to work on the inner city or feeder roads ,” he said.
