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GOVERNOR OKPEBHOLO COMMISSIONS WASTE MANAGEMENT EQUIPMENT IN EDO STATE

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  Nicolas Adekeye / 2 days
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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has commissioned waste management equipment for the State’s Waste Management Agency, as part of his administration’s efforts to ensure a cleaner environment. The equipment, which includes pay loaders, compactors, tippers, and others, is expected to improve waste management in the state. The Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor, Fred Itua, in a statement, said the commissioning ceremony took place at the premises of Edo State Waste Management Board within the Government House. Governor Okpebholo was accompanied by his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa; Secretary to the Edo State Government, Musa Ikhilor; and other top government officials. Staff of the board also showed their support for the Governor by trooping out in solidarity. Governor Okpebholo emphasized the importance of a clean environment, saying “because cleanliness is next to godliness.” He charged staff of the board to protect the equipment, which is intended for the benefit of the people. Fred Itua noted that the Governor’s administration is focused on ensuring a cleaner environment, which will serve as a motivation to investors. The Governor’s commitment to a clean environment is in line with the state’s efforts to become one of the cleanest states in the country, as envisioned by the Edo State Government. Fred Itua stated that the commissioning of the waste management equipment is a significant step towards achieving a cleaner environment in Edo State.