NASWAMSA DG, Isa Rallies for Cleaner Nasarawa Amid Rainy Season Challenges
By Genesis ogiri
Abuja – Director General of the Nasarawa State Waste Management and Sanitation Authority (NASWAMSA), Hon. Mohammed Bello Isa, has reaffirmed the agency’s unwavering commitment to maintaining environmental cleanliness across the state — especially as the rainy season heightens the risk of flooding and disease outbreaks.
Speaking during the convocation and investiture ceremony of the British American Open University, California, held in Abuja, Dr. Isa disclosed that the agency is taking bold steps to increase manpower and scale up its recycling capacity to improve waste handling and public sanitation.
“We are expanding our workforce to intensify waste collection and recycling activities,” he told reporters. “This season demands urgency and innovation. Our goal is to stay ahead of the environmental threats posed by flooding and poor waste disposal.”
While addressing newsmen, Honourable Mohammed Bello Isa acknowledged the commendable efforts of the Nasarawa State Government in tackling environmental challenges. However, he emphasized the need to sustain and scale up interventions, especially in vulnerable and high-density areas.
“We appreciate what the government has done so far in terms of environmental sanitation,” he said. “But we must intensify our efforts, particularly in communities like Maraba and other densely populated areas, where the risks are heightened during the rainy season. These places require targeted action to prevent health and environmental crises.”
Mohammed Bello Isa maintained that proactive measures in these hotspots are crucial to safeguarding public health and ensuring sustainable urban management.
He pointed out that the rains often worsen blocked drainages and improper waste disposal in these areas, making them hotspots for waterborne diseases and environmental hazards.
Dr. Isa used the occasion to spotlight the agency’s commitment to modern recycling solutions as part of a long-term waste management strategy. He described recycling not only as an environmental necessity but also as an opportunity for economic empowerment.
“We must move beyond traditional waste disposal. Recycling adds value and reduces pressure on the environment. We’re working to build a system where waste becomes wealth,” he said.
Echoing a call for civic responsibility, the DG stressed that sustainable environmental cleanliness requires more than government intervention — it depends heavily on community behavior and public participation.
“No matter how many trucks we send out, if the public keeps dumping indiscriminately, we’re just chasing shadows. Everyone must take ownership of the environment,” he said.
Dr. Isa noted that environmental management is not just a government obligation but a collective responsibility — from households and traders to local authorities and community leaders.
With NASWAMSA scaling up its workforce and modernizing its waste handling systems, Dr. Isa’s leadership signals a proactive approach toward safeguarding public health and promoting environmental sustainability across Nasarawa State.
As the rainy season continues to test urban and rural sanitation systems, the DG’s remarks serve as both a wake-up call and a blueprint for action.
“We are in a season where nature tests our systems — and only the prepared will prevail,” he concluded. “Let’s keep Nasarawa clean, safe, and sustainable for all.”
With the rainy season in full swing, Dr. Mohammed Bello Isa’s voice stands out as one of pragmatism, vision, and deep environmental consciousness. His leadership at NASWAMSA reflects a growing realization that clean environments lead to healthy societies — and that sustainable waste management is not an option but a necessity.
