To avoid a repeat of history and ensure
strict environmental compliance, Delta State Commissioner for Environment,
Barr. John Nani, has led officials of the state government including the
Chairman of Warri North Local Government Area and the Nigeria Customs Service
to the alleged toxic waste dump site in Koko town.
The visit is coming on the heels of
alleged importation of substance suspected to be toxic waste dumped in the
ancient town by Ebenco Global Links Limited.
Speaking during the visit, Hon. Nani
warned that severe sanctions would be meted out to all those who are directly
or remotely involved in the heinous crime, saying that preliminary
investigation would start soonest with the analysis of samples already
collected from the dump site.
He also advised residents of Koko
and its environs to remain calm as the state government was determined to get
to the root of the matter.
You will recall that the first known
case of toxic waste was dumped in Koko about 30 years ago.
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