The Oyo State government has threatened to sanction about 20 waste management consultants who have failed to honour the terms of agreement with the government to dispose refuse in the state.
The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Arc. Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola, said this today, after a meeting with the consultants in Ibadan.
Mogbonjubola stated that the government’s aim of contracting the collection of waste in the state was to ensure a clean environment for the residents.
He, 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 Commissioner therefore said the Oyo state government has initiated a comprehensive review and renewal of the waste management consultant’s contract to ensure improved service delivery and compliance with environmental regulations.
According to him, the review process, held on Thursday and Friday at the Ministry’s Conference Room, Secretariat, Ibadan, aims to assess the consultant’s performance, identify areas for improvement, and enhance the efficiency of waste management services across the state.
Hon. Mogbonjubola emphasized that the evaluation focuses on key performance indicators, including operational efficiency, financial compliance, regulatory adherence, innovation, sustainability, and transparency.
He clarified that the review is not a witch-hunt but a necessary step to ensure that public concerns are addressed and service delivery is optimized.
He said, to oversee the process, a mini-committee was set up to conduct a thorough assessment.
“Upon completion, the Ministry will decide whether to extend the contract under revised terms or renegotiate it to improve performance”, he said.
The Commissioner also reiterated the Oyo State Government’s commitment to modernizing waste management through innovative solutions such as smart waste bins, digital monitoring systems, and expanded recycling initiatives to complement the consultant’s efforts.
“But 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,” he said.
Mogbonjubola called on residents of the state to be patient, adding that all piles of refuse would soon be cleared.