Robbers Raid Rivers Waste-To-Wealth Plant

Minister of Water Resources, Mrs Sarah Ochekpe (left), with the Supervising Minister of Environment, Mr Dairus Ishiaku, during inspection of Kashimbilla multi-purpose dam in Taraba State, recently.

Armed robbers have raided the Rivers State Waste-To-Wealth management plant at Iriebe in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, carting away valuables.
A staff of Continental Civil Work Limited, the company handling the project, Mr Henry Amadi, told members of the Rivers State House of Assembly Committee on Environment, during its oversight visit to the plant that the frequency of robbery attacks on the plant has led to the loss of some valuable components of the plant.
Amadi also said that the plant, when completed, would be producing compost manure and fertilizer from domestic and other household items thereby leading to cleaner environment for the state as well as boost employment opportunities for the people.
The Commissioner for Environment, Dr Nyema Weli, who was on the entourage, said that different segments of the plant have been completed, stressing the project will come on stream soon.
He said that many economic activities will be generated as manure will be produced for farming activities.
He said that as soon as necessary resources are made available, the plant will be completed, adding that a technical partner will be involved in the running of the plant.
At the Scrap-To-Wealth plant at Kira, Tai Local Government Area, the  Managing  Director of Riv Metal, Mr Roy Woolcock said that more than 10,000 tons of metal will be recycled daily, adding that it will yield revenue for the state.
According to him, abandoned vehicles will be taken off the streets for recycling, and advised people to bring their scraps to the company.
In an interview with newsmen, the Chairman, state House of Assembly Committee on Environment, Hon Victoria Nyeche described the project as laudable, and directed the ministry to submit a comprehensive report on the Waste-To-Wwealth plant at Iriebe to the House.