In his determination to ensuring clean environment in the state, Enugu state Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah has unveiled 10 Refused compactor trucks,7 modern automated road sweepers and 200 of 2,000 capacity dumpsters to promote a clean environment in the state.
SSG cutting the tape
Unveiling the equipments on Tuesday at the Old Government lodge ,Enugu, Governor Mbah reiterated his administration’s commitment to sustaining Enugu’s emergence as Nigeria’s model green state in 2025.
Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof Chidiebere Onyia, Governor Mbah said :
SSG driving the truck
“Today’s event is more than the unveiling of equipment. It is a clear demonstration of our administration’s commitment to building the Enugu State of the future.
Representative of the G DCovernor , Prof Chidiebere Onyia, SSG
“With the introduction of these modern equipment, we are strengthening the backbone of our environmental infrastructure and advancing a vision that places cleanliness, order, and sustainability at the heart of our development agenda.
“The compactors will ensure faster, more efficient evacuation of waste across our urban centres. The automated sweepers will bring our streets closer to the standards of modern, well-planned cities around the world. The 3,000-litre dumpsters will help eliminate indiscriminate dumping and reduce the pressure on existing waste points,” he said.
He explained that beyond the equipment, they were building a system, saying, “but beyond the equipment, as I said earlier, what we are building is a system — a system that supports the growth we envision for Enugu.
” As we expand our road network, modernise our markets, attract new industries, and open our doors to investors, we must ensure that our environment reflects the discipline and ambition of a state on the rise.”
According to him, keeping Enugu safe and clean was part of his administration’s vision to grow 7 state’s economy from the $4.4 billion inherited in 2023 to $30 billion by 2031. Them
.The SSG in a driving demonstration
“From the very beginning of this administration, we made a promise: to create a cleaner, safer, and more prosperous Enugu. A city cannot grow if it is overwhelmed by waste. Investors will not come, tourism cannot thrive, and the health of our people cannot be guaranteed. That is why environmental reform has been a central pillar of our governance strategy to grow our economy,” he said.
He urged the people of Enugu state to back the efforts of the state government in the sector, explaining that his administration was carrying out an extensive reform of the Enugu State Waste Management Authority (ESWAMA), strengthening its operational capacity, and insisting on higher standards of service delivery.
L-R ESWAMA MD, Onaga, Commissioner for Environment and Climate change, Prof Ugwu, and the SSG, Prof Chidiebere Onyia.
“We are also investing in public awareness, because no matter how much equipment we deploy, progress will only be sustained when our people embrace responsible waste disposal and environmental discipline,” he added.
He commended the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change as well as ESWAMA for demonstrating commitment to the reforms and transformation envisioned by the administration in the sector.
Commissioner for Environment and Climate chabghh
In his welcome address, the Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, for his support to the ministry and commitment to environmental cleanliness and sustainability.
“In 2024, Your Excellency signed into law the Enugu State Environmental Protection Law. He also approved the Climate Change Policy and Action Plan. These have improved the activities of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change,” he said.
In a remark , the Managing Director of ESWAMA, Richard Onaga, said the agency would justify the government’s investment in the new assets..He added that the intervention came at a critical time when population growth and urban expansion demand innovative and robust solutions.
“These assets will significantly enhance our operational capacity, improve efficiency in waste collection, and ensure cleaner streets across our urban and semi-urban areas,” he said.
