Kwara Assembly to Investigate Ownership of Alimi Lodge Indict Saraki , addresses indiscriminate Dumping of Refuse in Ilorin Metropolis
The Kwara State House of Assembly has directed its Committee on Land Housing and Urban Development to investigate the alleged transfer of ownership of 4 bedroom Alimi Lodge to the immediate past Senate President Dr Bukola Saraki and report to the House on Thursday this week.
The resolution of the House was sequel to a Matter of General Importance raised by member representing Irepodun Constituency, Hon Omotayo Felix Awodiji, on the ownership of Alimi Lodge at the Floor of the House.
The Speaker, Engr. Yakubu Danladi Salihu, while reading the resolutions of the House, explained that the need for the House to investigate the matter became expedient in order to put an enduring end to all forms of abnormality in the state, to enhance the wellbeing of the people and fast track the socio-economic emancipation of the people of the state.
Hon Awodiji, had while raising the Matter of General Public Importance, explained that the lodge which according to him was transfered to the former Governor under the state Pension Law for Governors and Deputy Governors, said the lodge was not transferable as it was meant for the sitting Chief Executive of the state.
Other members who spoke on the Matter, explained among other things, that due process was not observed and called for thorough investigation, pointing out that the alleged sales of the lodge was flagrant disobedience to the due process and constituted security risk to the Government House.
Similarly, the House has directed its Committee on Health and Environment to investigate accumulation of refuse in some parts Ilorin Metropolis, following a Matter of General Public Importance, raised by member representing Ilorin East Constituency, Hon Jimoh Aliyu Yusuf, on " Dangers lnherent in Accumulation of Refuse in Ilorin Metropolis ".
The Speaker, who emphasized the need for reorientation of the populace, called for community leaders' engagement in proffering enduring solutions to the problem and praised the Committee for its proactive and pragmatic steps in addressing the problem.
Other members who spoke on the Matter, identified the causes of indiscriminate dumping of refuse, enumerated inherent danger in poor waste management and advocated among other things waste to wealth scheme, reintroduction of Environment Sanitation day, use of refuse site, bin, vehicles, sensitization of the public and need for the relevant ministry and agencies to be alive to their statutory responsibilities to restore the glory of ensuring decent environment across the state.
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