By Sylvia Okoi
The Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Moses Osogi, has expressed concern over the deplorable sanitary conditions at both the male and female hostels of the University of Calabar.
Speaking during his visit as part of the May edition of the State-Wide monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise, he described the uncleanliness of the institution as “appalling.”
Worried about the unhygienic state of the students’ living spaces, Hon. Osogi asserted that the University of Calabar is falling short in its environmental practices, emphasizing the government’s readiness to supporting the Institution in improving living conditions for students.
In his overall assessment of this month’s sanitation compliance, Hon. Osogi rated the exercise as high and impressive.
He stated, “Despite the break we experienced last month due to the JAMB examination, I am pleased to see that residents, particularly those in the metropolis, have shown commendable compliance.”
Reflecting on his recent recognition where he emerged third position as the best-performing commissioner by the Lives Online Award, the Environment Commissioner expressed his gratitude, attributing his success to divine guidance.
He thanked the management team of his ministry and the media for their role in promoting the ministry’s activities across various platforms.
Reacting to the challenges of waste management in the State, the Commissioner disclosed that the Waste Intervention Initiative by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) that donated waste bins to the Ministry to help combat waste evacuation issues which he noted has increased in tonnage, urging residents in need of receptacles to apply for the bins as they are intended for the benefit of the public.
This month’s sanitation exercise saw significantly high compliance rates, reflecting Governor Bassey Edet Otu’s dedication and commitment to environmental preservation.
Commissioner Osogi, along with his management team, conducted inspections across major streets in Calabar, directing the enforcement of sanitation law against violators.