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Waste Management: FCT Residents Plead For Wike’s Urgent Intervention

by Igho Oyoyo
4 weeks ago
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Residents of satellite towns along Ado and Kurudu axis of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have raised the alarm over a worsening waste management crisis, describing the situation as a “looming environmental and health disaster.”

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In a formal appeal to the FCT minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, concerned citizens detailed the dire consequences of uncollected refuse piling up in communities such as Gwagwalada, Karu, Kuje, and Bwari.

The letter signed by Alhaji Babayo Braimah, dated May 31, 2025, highlights the near-collapse of sanitation services in these areas, with waste accumulation blocking roads, drainage systems, and residential areas.

“The satellite towns are submerged under mountains of uncollected refuse. What were once designated waste collection points are now veritable landfills, overflowing into our homes and streets,” the letter reads.

Residents attribute the crisis to the withdrawal of waste management contractors, who reportedly left due to 10 months of unpaid bills.

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“These contractors, having completed their contractual obligations, demobilized from their sites because they were allegedly owed for nearly a year. This financial neglect has left our communities in a catastrophic situation,” the letter stated.

According to the letter, the consequences are dire, with fears of disease outbreaks as decomposing waste attracts rodents and insects.

“These waste heaps are breeding grounds for cholera, typhoid, and malaria. Children play near these hazards, while the stench and toxic gases make life unbearable,” the residents appealed.

The residents further stated that with the rainy season underway, blocked drainages threaten severe flooding, potentially contaminating water sources with hazardous leachate.

They also reported increased cases of respiratory illnesses due to the indiscriminate burning of refuse.

They said local businesses suffer as customers avoid the filth while property values plummet. “Our once-vibrant communities are now zones of squalor and frustration,” they lamented.

They appealed to the FCT minister to settle outstanding debts to waste contractors to restore services, launch emergency cleanups before the rains worsen flooding risks, develop a sustainable waste management plan to prevent future breakdowns, and engage community leaders for collaborative solutions.

However, the residents remain hopeful, citing Wike’s reputation for decisive action. “We believe the Honourable Minister will act swiftly to avert a full-blown disaster,” the letter concludes.

 


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