Macaulay J. D. Akpan
Department of Paralegal Studies Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic Ikot Osurua
Facilitator, Noun, Uyo Study Centre – Nigeria
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https://doi.org/10.47721/ARJHSS20200304024
Vol 3(4), pp. 11-16, December, 2020
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ABSTRACT
This research examined the performance of solid waste management bodies during COVID-19 pandemic in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria in the 2nd quarter of 2020. The researcher adopts doctrinal and observation methods of research. The research found that supervision by those in the top echelon could positively influence and motivate compliance with proper waste disposal. The deployment of resources and political will as well as sanctions where appropriate could lead to effective solid waste disposal. The paper assertively suggests that the state government needs to review solid waste management policy, law and regulations in the state in the direction of incorporating the in-built social benefit scheme. This approach would make solid waste generation collection and disposal truly commercial and a source of wealth to the domestic waste generators. This would contribute to the current effort to stem the rising tide of indiscriminate solid waste disposal in Uyo.
Keywords: COVID-19, Indiscriminate Solid Waste Disposal, Generators, Domestic Waste and Pandemic
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Dr. Macaulay J. D. Akpan, Esq. is a lecturer in the Department of Paralegal Studies, Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic Ikot Osurua and Facilitator at Noun Uyo Study Centre – Nigeria
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Akpan M.J.D (2020). Solid waste management under COVID-19: a case study of Uyo in Akwa Ibom State – Nigeria. Applied Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 3(4), 11-16. https://doi.org/10.47721/ARJHSS202004024