Member representing Delta Central, Hon. Felix Erhimedafe, has officially assumed office as the Acting Chairman of the Delta State Waste Management Board, pledging to strengthen sanitation efforts and deliver a cleaner environment across the state.
Erhimedafe’s emergence follows the resignation of the immediate past chairman, Hon. Mofe Edema, who stepped down on March 31, 2026, to pursue his ambition of representing Warri South Constituency I in the Delta State House of Assembly.
His resignation aligns with the directive of Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, mandating all political appointees seeking elective positions to vacate office in accordance with constitutional provisions.
The formal handover ceremony, held at the Board’s headquarters in Asaba, was marked by goodwill and mutual respect, as Erhimedafe commended Edema for his service and wished him success in his political aspirations.
In his remarks, the new Acting Chairman assured residents of Delta State of his commitment to enhancing waste management operations, emphasizing that his administration would work diligently under the guidance of Governor Oborevwori to achieve a cleaner and healthier environment.
He also called for the support and cooperation of stakeholders, stressing that effective waste management requires collective responsibility and active public participation.
Erhimedafe further noted that the Board would consolidate on existing frameworks while introducing improved strategies to boost sanitation standards across urban and rural communities.
The Delta State Waste Management Board has experienced a series of leadership changes in recent times. It was initially inaugurated under Hon. Bazim Chinye, who later resigned to contest and subsequently won the election as Chairman of Aniocha North Local Government Council. His exit paved the way for Hon. Mofe Edema, whose resignation has now ushered in the leadership of Hon. Felix Erhimedafe.
The latest transition reflects the evolving political landscape in the state, even as expectations remain high for sustained improvements in environmental sanitation and waste disposal systems.
