By Asuquo Edem In a bid to ensure the safety of waste management workers in the State, the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has advocated for the provision of Personal Protection Kits and free medical checks for these classes of workers. Following a report presented before the House today , Thursday by the member representing Okobo State Constituency,Hon. Bassey Bassey, the House also tasked the Ministry of Environment to synergize with the Akwa Ibom State Environmental Protection and Waste Management Agency (AKSEPWMA) and other relevant stakeholders, to put up an Executive Bill on environmental protection and waste management. Hon. Bassey while decrying the exposure to health hazards by environmental workers especially those in waste collection due to none use of personal protective kits added that it was also imperative to provide these category of workers with free medical checks and treatment to enhance effectiveness and efficiency. While recommending for a revie...
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