Mr Adebola described waste management as a collective responsibility.
The MD said the state had adopted a decentralised waste management system in which local government councils took charge of their domains.
Mr Yusuf said the new equipment aims to improve the efficiency of refuse collection and disposal, addressing long-standing challenges in waste management.
Mr Igwe said that it was crucial to educate the communities on the importance of waste reduction and proper disposal.
Mr Salako said managing losses and waste wisely was crucial to reducing the hunger experienced by millions suffering from food scarcity.
Ms Airhienbuwa said the environmental health workers would educate the people on the best sanitary practices.
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The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the aggregate value-added tax (VAT) stood at N709.59 billion in Q1 2023.
He said that the governor appreciated the tremendous contributions of the task force to the development of the state, wishing them success in their future endeavours.
Some residents are accused of the habit of dumping refuse at roadsides and other inappropriate places.
