The Delta State Government has concluded plans to convert waste to electricity in the State and has therefore made efforts to acquire waste-to-energy sanitary landfill facilities meant to transform waste-to-energy as part of green energy generation, transmission and distribution in the State.
Already, discussions are ongoing between the Delta State Government and Mac Press West Africa Limited on how to convert waste-to-energy as the duo are synergizing to rehabilitate, redevelop and convert the dumpsites in Ibusa, near Asaba, (the State capital) and in Warri, the commercial nerve centre of the State, to the modern waste-to-energy facilities.
Matthew Edema, Chairman of the Delta State Waste Management Board, said the collaboration was part of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s commitment to maintaining a clean and healthy environment.
“The move is aimed towards creating a sustainable solution for waste management that will benefit communities and promote a healthier future”, he said.
According to Edema, the proposal, when finalized, promises to be a cutting-edge technological solution to converting waste into electricity, thereby reducing the environmental impact of traditional landfilling methods, creating jobs, stimulating economic growth, and improving the overall quality of life for residents.
Following the recent ban on metal scrap scavengers, popularly known as iron condemn, major cities of the State were seen littered with heaps of refuse indiscriminately dumped by residents.
Consequently, the concerned citizens cried out over lack of effective waste management system in the State, blaming the State Government over the indiscrinate dumping of refuse in the cities.
But, synergy between the State Government and the firm is expected to turn around things for good in the State in terms of waste management, turning the waste to energy in the State.
Deltans are therefore looking forward to a cleaner and healthier environment and to reap the gains as regards the waste-to-energy programme.
