Categories
AFNewsNG Logo
Abia State News Special Report

Abia Government Sets Taskforce Against Illegal Operation Of Scrap Dealers, Waste Business

Afnews Editor

Mar 07, 2024

Abia Government Sets Taskforce Against Illegal Operation Of Scrap Dealers, Waste Business

READ ALSO: All You Need To Know About The SouthEast Development Commission Bill | WATCH VIDEO

In an effort to scrutinize and streamline the activities of scavengers in Abia state, the Association of Scrap and Waste Resources (ASWR) in the state have called on scrap traders, dump owners to participate in identification and enumeration process.

READ ALSO: Gov. Abdullahi Sule Returns N20 Million To APC | READ DETAILS

The chairman of operations, Abia State Scrap and Waste Resource Mr Okorie Chibuike, said this while addressing the Association at Abia state secretariat on Wednesday 7th march 2024, ALL FACTS NEWSPAPER reports.

READ ALSO: UN: Official Suspended Over Alleged Harassment, Inappropriate Behaviour |READ DETAILS

[caption id="attachment_176345" align="alignnone" width="1600"] Abia Government Sets Taskforce Against Illegal Operation Of Scrap Dealers, Waste Business[/caption]

READ ALSO: A Loyal Force In Abia's Rebirth: Dogo Bende Celebrates Emetu's Leadership And Legacy

Mr Chibuike said the exercise is in line with state government directive in check mating the activities of some criminal elements in scrap business.

READ ALSO: REVEALED: Bende Youths Declare Total Support for Alex Otti's 2027 Return, Back Chimaobi Desmond Anyaso for Reps Seat

https://youtu.be/rEufcqD6yuk

READ ALSO: Chimaobi Desmond Anyaso Challenges Youths on Enterprise, Leadership, Backs Continuity of Otti's Reforms

The chairman urged the security agencies to help in enforcing government policy and directives of scrap and waste dealers in the state.

READ ALSO: GRAND RECEPTION: Massive Crowd Endorses Alex Otti for 2027 as He Unveils Bold Plans to Transform Umuahia | WATCH VIDEO

Due to the zeal, passion and desire to sanitize the Abia Scrap dealers, the chairman of ASWR Mr. Chibuike Okorie provided two shuttle buses that will be used by the Taskforce and Monitoring Team.

READ ALSO: Carabao Cup semi-final draw: Holders Newcastle United to play Manchester City, Chelsea to meet Arsenal or Crystal Palace

The two-shuttle bus was presented to the Commissioner for Trade, Commerce, and Industry Hon. Chimezie Ukaegbu to enable the taskforce carry out their task effectively.

READ ALSO: Video: How I Lured Girls On IG, Sleep With Them And Use Their Nu-des For Blackmail - Suspect Confesses

https://youtu.be/tRMflLdDmrk

READ ALSO: Birthday: Emenike Iroegbu Celebrates Ikechukwu Emetu, Praises His Support for Otti's Agenda

According to Hon. Chimezie Ukaegbu, the state will swing into action from 20th March 2024 to ensure that the state directive is been adhered to and any dealer without verification pass license are liable to face penalties from the state taskforce.

READ ALSO: Birthday: Former Deputy Governor Ude Oko Chukwu Celebrates Ikechukwu Emetu, Offers Prayers for Strength in Building New Abia

In conclusion, Mr Chibuike advised all scrap dealers in the state to participate in data verification through their various local government representative.

Related Stories

""

— Afnews Editor

Join the Conversation

Signed in as Member