Field Investigation and Analysis of Environmental Protection and Waste Management Practices: A Case Study at Aksepwma
Abstract
Effective environmental protection and waste management are essential for sustainable development, public health, and environmental resilience. This study presents a field investigation and analysis of environmental protection and waste management practices at the Akwa Ibom State Environmental Protection and Waste Management Agency (AKSEPWMA). Established under Akwa Ibom State Law CAP 47 of 2000, AKSEPWMA is mandated to promote, conserve, and sustain environmental protection and waste management within Akwa Ibom State. Notably, the agency?s operational model contributed to Akwa Ibom State being ranked the cleanest state in Nigeria between 2018 and 2022. The study adopted a qualitative research design using direct observation, field notes, and opportunistic interviews to examine AKSEPWMA?s waste management processes, including waste collection, transportation, sorting, recycling, disposal, monitoring, and regulatory enforcement. Purposeful sampling was employed to capture diverse operational sites and practices. Findings reveal that AKSEPWMA employs a structured and multi-faceted waste management approach that has positively impacted environmental quality, public health, and socio-economic outcomes through job creation and pollution reduction. However, key challenges were identified, including limited funding, inadequate waste bin infrastructure at dumping points, and reliance on open waste transport trucks, which may contribute to environmental pollution. Despite these constraints, the agency has demonstrated significant progress in promoting recycling and resource recovery. The study recommends increased investment in waste infrastructure, strengthened public education, and enhanced partnerships with communities and stakeholders to improve sustainability. Overall, the findings underscore AKSEPWMA?s critical role in environmental stewardship while highlighting areas for strategic improvement to sustain long-term environmental protection and waste management outcomes in Akwa Ibom State.
Keywords
Sanitation practices, environmental protection, waste management, waste disposal, waste recycling.
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Ezeike Kingsley Paul "Field Investigation and Analysis of Environmental Protection and Waste Management Practices: A Case Study at Aksepwma" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 7 2026 Page 1459-1465 https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I7-1713609
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Ezeike Kingsley Paul
"Field Investigation and Analysis of Environmental Protection and Waste Management Practices: A Case Study at Aksepwma" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(7) https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I7-1713609
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