Daily Post Nigeria Improper waste disposal: Group raises alarm over possible disease outbreak in Kogi Home News Politics Metro Entertainment Sport News Improper waste disposal: Group raises alarm over possible disease outbreak in Kogi Published on July 26, 2024 By John Akinfehinwa The Renaissance Care and Empowerment Foundation, RECEF, has expressed deep concern about the deteriorating state of cleanliness and waste management in Kogi State, particularly in Lokoja, the state capital. In a statement sent to DAILY POST on Friday, the Executive Director of RECEF, Idris Ozovehe Muraina, noted that despite efforts such as the launch of “Operation Clean the City” earlier this year by the Commissioner for Environment and Ecological Management, the situation has only worsened, putting the health and well-being of residents at risk. According to Muraina: “The streets from Lokongoma down to the New Market/NATACO axis are now overrun with unremoved waste, turning our once vibrant city into a breeding ground for diseases and environmental hazards.
“In fact, the dumpsite somewhere around the Felele area of Lokoja, close to the Federal University permanent site, is wearing a new, dangerous look. What was once envisioned as “Operation Clean the City” now seems to have transformed into “Operation Prepare for Cholera” as filth continues to accumulate unchecked. “We are calling on the Honourable Commissioner of Environment and Ecological Management, as well as the management .