This study examined Waste Management Policy Implementation in Nigeria: A Study of the Akwa Ibom Environmental Protection and WasteManagement Agency (AKSEPWMA). The study was due to the persistentcriticisms for lack of implementation of waste management policy in Uyo Municipality by AKSEPWMA which has resulted to waste managementchallenges. The main objective of the study was to examine the implementation of waste management policy in Nigeria with focus on AKSEPWMA. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study, while questionnaires was the main instrument used for collecting data from the 384 respondents that constituted the sample population for the study, using simple random sampling technique. Three hypotheses were formulated for the study which: ineffectiveness in waste evacuation and incidence of flooding, ineffectiveness in desilting and blocked drainages as well as ineffective waste management awareness programmes and poor waste management attitude. The hypotheses were tested using the chi-square. The study adopted policy implementation theory and the inter-organizational interaction approach. The theory states that, collaboration among community of organizations lead to a more comprehensive coordinated approach to a complex issue than can be achieve by one organization. Findings revealed that the three hypotheses were significant.
Implying that ineffectiveness in waste evacuation, ineffectiveness indesilting and ineffective waste management awareness programmes have significant relationship with waste management policy implementation in preventing flood, blocking drainages and promoting good wastemanagement attitude in Uyo Municipality. The study recommended firstly, regular waste evacuation, to avoid waste spilling into water channels, that will subsequently lead to flooding. Another is, effective desilting, using modern technology-based equipment due to the peculiar nature of our geographical disposition. And thirdly, stakeholders-centred waste management awareness programme to provide an all-inclusive platform for all stakeholders to acquire knowledge of modern waste management practices. This will curb poor waste management attitude among the residents. If these recommendations are considered and implemented, it will go a long way in solving the problem of implementing waste management policy in Uyo Municipality.
Written By
Basyl Udo George Obo-Ayama
basyloboayama@gmail.com
Department of Political Science/Public Administration
University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
Prof. Basil Chijioke Onuoha
Department of Political Science/Public Administration
University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
Ndifreke S. Umo-Udo, Ph.D
Department of Political Science/Public Administration
University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
