Nigeria, Nov. 16 -- Heaps of refuse have almost covered some major roads in Abuja following indiscriminate waste disposal by residents and commercial waste collectors, populalry konwn as Baban Boola.

When PREMIUM TIMES recently visited some roads in parts of the Abuja Municipal Council (AMAC), it was observed that residents and motorists were struggling to cope with the increasing accumulation of refuse on the roads and other public areas, resulting in traffic congestion.

For instance, in Kurudu area of the AMAC, the pile of refuse causes major traffic congestion every time on the road, especially during working hours.

"Every time this refuge is full, I get to work very late, even though I wake up as early as 5 a.m. This place will slo...