The Rivers State Government has issued a strong warning to waste contractors operating in the state: clean up the mess or risk losing your contract.

In a statement released on Wednesday, Hector Igbikiowubo, Senior Special Adviser on Media to the State Administrator, said the government is not happy with how some contractors have been handling waste disposal. He stressed that any contractor who fails to carry out their duties properly will have their contract terminated without hesitation.

“Contractors who fail to evacuate waste promptly and efficiently will have their agreements revoked,” the statement read.
“This is part of the government’s firm stand on keeping Rivers State clean, safe, and healthy for everyone.”

Governor Ibok-Ete Ibas, a retired Vice Admiral, is leading the charge to improve the state’s waste management system and says he will not tolerate inefficiency or neglect — especially when it affects public health and the environment.

To support cleaner streets and better refuse disposal, the government has reopened an abandoned waste pit and is currently upgrading a major dumpsite along the Airport Access Road. These moves are part of efforts to boost the state’s waste management capacity and bring operations up to international standards.

Residents were also reminded that keeping Rivers State clean is a shared responsibility. The public is encouraged to use designated dumping sites and report any trash left uncollected for more than 48 hours.

“Environmental sanitation isn’t just the government’s job,” Igbikiowubo noted.
“Everyone has a part to play — residents, contractors, and agencies alike.”

The Rivers State Government has promised to take quick action against any contractor that fails to meet their obligations. Poor performers may be blacklisted and replaced to ensure that waste management remains efficient across Port Harcourt and other communities.

In closing, the government emphasized its zero-tolerance policy toward poor service delivery and called on all stakeholders to work together to build a cleaner, safer Rivers State — not just for today, but for future generations as well.