Anambra Gets N300m Refuse Disposal Trucks

Anambra State government has taken delivery of 10 compactor trucks, 10 hook-lift trucks and waste receptacles to facilitate evacuation of refuge in Nnewi and Awka.

Commissioner for Environment, Dr Michael Egbebike,  in Onitsha, Anambra on Tuesday that the refuse equipment cost the government more than  N300 million.

Egbebike said the government also bought more than 100 pieces of 10-tonne receptacles to be hook-lifted by special hook-lift trucks when filled with wastes.

It bought more than 500 pieces of 3-tonne small receptacles to be emptied by the compactor trucks.

The commissioner said the trucks and receptacles were meant for Nnewi and Awka while the government would maintain its contractual agreement with a private company in keeping Onitsha and its environs clean.

“But again, massive enforcement is also required. “We need to spend a lot more money in enforcement, so that our people might be slapped into re-alignment. “It must be done, and we are heading towards the right direction, he said.

“Now, we have procured vehicles, 20 vehicles. So that is a big boost. “Here we have 10 compactor trucks and 10 chain hook (trucks) and hundreds of those big bins for Awka and Nnewi,’’ the commissioner added.

Egbebike said that the environment ministry was committed to providing a healthy and eco-friendly environment, which would help to enhance the health and living condition of Anambra people.