Monday Okpebholo, the governor of Edo State, has proposed to regulate scavengers and scrap dealers’ activities.
According to Okpebholo, the move is intended to stop more theft and vandalism related to their state-wide operations.
The governor disclosed the information on Tuesday during Akintayo Ayinla, the new NSCDC Commandant’s courtesy visit.
The governor reiterated his commitment to public safety at the Government House in Benin City during the event.
He expressed concern about the growing threat of scavengers, who allegedly rob, pillage, and destroy both public and private property.
According to Okpebholo, “the way they approach stealing irons and destroying people’s property is unacceptable at all.”
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He assured the NSCDC that the state government would support all efforts to restore order and prevent vandalism.
He declared, “We are going to propose to the House of Assembly a regulatory document in the form of a bill.”
“A person should know his boundaries when he is operating.” They are fighting the government if they go beyond that, he continued.
The governor noted that the proposed legislation would keep scavengers and scrap dealers statewide safe.
Ayinla praised Okpebholo for continuing to support state security agencies.
According to Ayinla, the industry contributes to the economy by reducing waste and scavenging and preventing vandalism.
He disclosed that the command had begun a control measures survey of Edo’s scrap markets and scavenging locations.
Ayinla urged the government to regulate operators’ registration and licensure and designate specific areas for scrap activities.
He warned that without proper regulation, these activities could turn into public infrastructure destruction and vehicle theft.
Source: Channels TV
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