Oyo state government, has begun clearing of about 52 black spots, otherwise known as illegal dump sites in Ibadan.
The commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun,who confirmed this on a statement,said that indicated that the waste consultant, Mottainai Recycling Limited’s trucks have been spoted at different locations.
He said the black spots intervention started on Sunday, while the company is also enacting its door-to-door collection of waste.
Mottainai identified 52 black spots and these black spots are being attended to,he said.
“The Oyo state government has begun to clear up approximately 52 black spots in Ibadan. Enormous work has been done, and Mottainai trucks have been cleaning up the spots”, he added
According to him, illegal dumpsites at Mokola, Jembewon, Eleyele, 7rban Day, Old Ife road, Iyaganku have been cleared.
“There are many illegal dumpsites here in Ibadan. The Oyo State Government task force on waste management and other relevant stakeholders have identified the remaining black spots and they are currently being worked on”, he said.
Olatubosun encouraged residents to work in partnership with the state Government, urging them not to burn their waste, but to bag them for proper disposal.
