Some residents of Kubwa in the Bwari Area Council of the FCT have decried the indiscriminate dumping of refuse in the area.

The residents, who spoke with journalists on Sunday, described the development as worrisome, adding that it would have an adverse effect on their health.

Christiana Ezeala, a trader in Kubwa Ultra-modern Market, decried that the odour coming from the waste was unhealthy and an eyesore.

Ms Ezeala also called on the government and other relevant bodies to seek possible solutions to the impending problem.

Cordelia Ezeugwu, a resident, said the dumping of waste makes the environment unkempt and very unhealthy.

“The residents have grown to enjoy sleeping and living around a dirty environment without feeling irritated and disgusted.

“This act needs to stop. Residents need to understand that we are humans and our health comes first,” Ms Ezeugwu said.

Chibuzor Eloka, the maintenance engineer of Kubwa Ultra modern market, said the issue of refuse dumps inside and outside the market environment was out of hand.

”The government was also having a hard time eradicating waste in our environment today,” he said.

He said the market managers were doing their own quota by hiring trucks for the market since they can’t afford to pay tippers anymore.

Jennifer Ike, a resident, said the issue could only be eradicated if the residents come together and decide ”we want a conducive environment.”

(NAN)