Ekiti Govt Fabricates 60 Dino Bins, Strengthens Waste Management.

Ekiti Govt Fabricates 60 Dino Bins, Strengthens Waste Management.

By Olamide Akinwumi 

The Ekiti State Government has locally fabricated 60 Dino bins as part of efforts to improve waste management across the state. The bins were produced by Ekiti artisans and welders, in line with Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s policy of promoting local content and job creation.

Out of the 60 bins, 40 have already been deployed to strategic locations in Ado-Ekiti, while the remaining 20 are ready for distribution to other communities.

Since assuming office, Governor Oyebanji has adopted a holistic approach to waste management. Officials of the Ekiti State Waste Management Authority (EKSWAMA) confirmed that every request made to the government had been considered and approved, ranging from the repair of eight grounded vehicles, to the purchase of three new trucks, and the procurement of four Sino trucks, with another four currently being delivered.

The governor also approved the recruitment of more than 80 environmental officers, while the salaries of over 600 street sweepers were doubled—a gesture that earned him the nickname “Double-Double Governor.” Plans are underway to further increase their wages in recognition of their contribution to keeping the state clean.

The Dino bins initiative is complemented by the licensing of 12 private waste operators, who have been assigned to different zones to carry out doorstep collection. This, according to EKSWAMA, has reduced indiscriminate dumping of refuse on road medians and drainage channels. It has also improved evacuation and fumigation processes, thereby minimising health risks.

To strengthen institutional capacity, EKSWAMA staff have also undergone hands-on training with the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), where they acquired modern techniques and practices in waste management.

The initiative reflects Oyebanji’s vision of building a sustainable waste management structure anchored on local content, job creation, environmental safety, and the wellbeing of citizens.