Nwaokobia et al
Greener Journal of Environmental Management and Public Safety Vol. 7 (2), pp. 035-042, February 2018.
ISSN: 2354-2276
Research Article
Manuscript Number: 090117118
(DOI:
http://doi.org/10.15580/GJEMPS.2018.2.090117118)
Solid Waste Management: Efficient Approach towards Sustainable Development in Nigeria
*Nwaokobia, K.1, Ogboru R.O.2, and Okolie P.L.3
1Department of Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology: Federal Polytechnic, Auchi. Edo State Nigeria.
2Research coordinating unit: Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, p.m.b 5054, Jericho Hills, Ibadan, Oyo State.
3Department of Chemistry: Delta State University, Abraka, p.m.b, 1, Abraka.
Abstract
Solid
waste management issues are increasing in the developing world like Nigeria due
to increase in population every year. Open dumping and irregular collections of
solid waste are creating serious environmental threats in towns. In Nigeria,
poor solid waste management practices, lack of funds and the irresponsible
behavior of dwellers are reflecting the worst scenario in the country. The
major solid waste management issues in the towns of a country like Nigeria are
due to rapid urbanization, industrialization, insufficient funds and poor
management. Open dumps of municipal solid waste are causing serious negative
environmental impacts in Nigeria. Research findings are clearly indicating that
due to rapid growth in population, increments in solid waste generation rate,
poor management, non-implementation of solid waste legislation and lack of
funding are responsible for the solid waste management crises in Nigeria. The
faulty solid waste management system is creating negative environmental impacts
like land and water pollution, infectious diseases, blockage of open drainages
and small canals, and loss of biodiversity in Nigeria.
Keywords: Waste, management, environment, development
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