Waste Management: Oyo State Threatens Sanctions Against Erring Contractors

The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola, who gave the warning after a meeting with the consultants in Ibadan, said the government’s aim of contracting the collection of waste in the state was to ensure a clean environment for the residents.

Mogbonjubola, however, expressed disappointment that for months, some of the waste management consultants did not keep to the terms of agreement, as dirt litters major streets of Ibadan, the state capital.

He disclosed that the state government has initiated a comprehensive review and renewal of the waste management consultants’ contracts to ensure improved service delivery and compliance with environmental regulations.

The chairman noted that the review process, held at the Ministry’s Conference Room, Secretariat, Ibadan, aims to assess the consultants’ performance, identify areas for improvement, and enhance the efficiency of waste management services across the state.

Mogbonjubola emphasised that the evaluation focuses on key performance indicators, including operational efficiency, financial compliance, regulatory adherence, innovation, sustainability, and transparency, clarifying that the review Is not a witch-hunt but a necessary step to ensure that public concerns are addressed and service delivery is optimised.

He said a mini-committee was set up to oversee the process and conduct a thorough assessment, disclosing that upon completion, the Ministry will decide whether to extend the contract under revised terms or renegotiate it to improve performance.

The commissioner also reiterated the state government’s commitment to modernising waste management through innovative solutions such as smart waste bins, digital monitoring systems, and expanded recycling initiatives to complement the consultants’ efforts.

He stated: “I must say that I am disappointed on the low performance of the waste contractors because for the last two months waste continued to pile on the roads with nobody coming to evacuate them. If things continue this way, we will have no option but to revoke the contracts.”

Mogbonjubola called on residents of the state to be patient, saying all piles of refuse would soon be cleared.