Politics

Makinde Makes New Appointments

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By Iyabo Adebisi

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of the immediate past Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Abiodun Oni, as the Director-General of the Mineral Development Agency of Oyo State and Executive Chairman of the Pacesetter Mineral Development Company.

This was just as the governor approved the appointments of four more media aides.

The governor, through a letter signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, indicated that Mr Olorundare Olamide Wilson has been appointed as Senior Special Assistant on New Media, while Oluwadare Daniel Aleshinloye, has been reappointed as Special Assistant on Photography.

The duo of Mr. Timilehin Olubiyi and Miss Mobolaji Dada have been appointed as Special Assistant (New Media I) and Special Assistant (New Media II) respectively.

Governor Makinde congratulated the new appointees, charging them to see their appointments as a call to service and to discharge their duties with loyalty, dedication and diligence.

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Environment

Oyo Commences Fumigation of Dumpsites

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Oyo State Government, and its Waste Management Consultant, Mottainai Recycling, has begun fumigation of dumpsites, starting with Lapite in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo state. This is in its bid to eliminate communicable diseases within the neighbourhood and epidemic in the State

This was jointly revealed today by the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Mr. Abiodun Oni and the Managing Director, Mottainai Recycling, Mr. Ade Adewuyi in Ibadan.

In his words, the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abiodun Oni stated that the fumigation exercise, which started on Saturday at Lapite dumpsite, would be extended to other dumpsites across the State, to protect immediate and surrounding communities where the sites are situated.

The Commissioner, who spoke through the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Modupe Adeleye appealed to residents to shun all practices capable of having a negative impact on the environment.

“The fumigation exercise plays an important role in the waste management chain. This will help us attain a cleaner and safer environment. It is no doubt that dumpsites are prime breeding sites for communicable diseases, vectors such as rodents, Mosquitoes and houseflies which tend to exacerbate the prevalence of waterborne diseases such as typhoid, cholera among others”, he said.

Consequently, the commissioner reiterated that in its bid to primarily achieve a sustainable solid waste management, residents should also perform their civic responsibility through prompt payment for their waste disposal and also desist from dumping wastes indiscriminately in unauthorized areas.

The Commissioner therefore expressed the State Government’s commitment towards protecting public health, and minimizing the discomfort which might be caused by the dumpsites to neighbouring communities.

Also speaking, Mr. Adewuyi said the exercise will make the sites safer for waste management operations, and reduce health risks to the communities where they are located.

He said the dumpsites which play crucial roles in the new waste management chain, need proper disinfection in order to attain the State Government’s vision of establishing a cleaner environment.

“This is the right way to go, in sanitizing our environment. Our main goal is to protect the public, and minimize the negative impacts of these sites to the neighbouring communities”, he said.

He said, “Dumpsites are a crucial component for the delivery of Solid Waste Management, as they serve as the final destination for all solid waste collected from residences, businesses and public spaces.”

PR/Ridwan Fasasi

Environment

Oyo Sanctions 80 For Violating Environmental Law

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About 80 persons have been arrested during the week in Ibadan by the State’s Environmental Task Force for violating the environmental laws.

This was revealed by the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Mr. Abiodun Oni who revealed that the Task Team apprehended offenders at Gate, Aleshinloye, Eleyele, Sabo, Apata, Iwo-road, Ojoo, Moniya, U.I-Agbowo, Sango and General Gas areas in Ibadan.

In their separate judgements, Chairmen of the State’s Environmental Protection Tribunal, Barr. Saheed Ganiyu and Barr. Kunle Abimbola disclosed that the eighty persons were caught dumping refuse in unauthorized places, hence they are guilty of violating the environmental laws of the state.

Similarly, three of the offenders were caught using vehicles to mobilize wastes to unauthorized areas while two were arraigned for obstructing the environmental task force team from performing their civic duties and were fined accordingly from ₦2,000 to ₦40,000 depending on the degree of their offences

Meanwhile, as part of the efforts of Oyo State government to resolve the menace of indiscriminate dumping of wastes on road medians, drainages and waterways, the State government has held talks with Hausa leaders headed by the Sarkin Hausawa of Ibadanland, HRH Ali Dahiru Zungeru.

According to the Honourable Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Mr.  Abiodun Oni who led a team from his Ministry to the Palace of the Sarkin Hausawa at Sabo during the week, the indiscriminate dumping of wastes on road medians, particularly by under-aged children has become a common practice at odd hours within the Sabo community.

He hence warned the community to desist from the act, as it poses a lot of environmental threats and exposes children to various risks in the state.

 “The impact of indiscriminate dumping of wastes in an open space and street begging to the health and socio-economy of the state is indisputable. For instance, exposed wastes have been known to factor communicable diseases that may end up requiring medical attention. Thus, maintaining proper hygiene is very important to us, failure to uphold some level may lead to serious health hazards to us as individuals and persons living around us”, he said.

Mr. Oni further stressed that though the community is improving in its environmental sanitation exercise, the State Government desires it to receive the award of the cleanest environment in the nearest future.

In his remarks, the Sarkin of Ibadanland, HRH Ali Dahiru Zungeru appreciated the government for recognizing the community while also pledging their support for any activities in this administration.

Kayode Banjo

Environment

No more dumping of refuse on road medians – Oyo Govt. Warns

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Oyo State government says from Friday 5th November 2021 indiscriminate dumping of refuse on roadsides, waterways, drainages and other open spaces will attract stiffer penalties.

A statement by the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Mr. Abiodun Oni, notes that the recalcitrant attitude of residents towards waste disposal necessitated the action, stressing that the era of indiscriminate dumping of refuse and open defecation has come to an end.

The statement reiterates that perpetrators would be sanctioned and dealt with according to the environmental laws of the state.

The commissioner further emphasized that the Ministry of Environment would be working in tandem with the Environmental Task Force to sanction all offenders while also admonishing residents particularly traders and roadside users to make use of waste bins and make prompt payment of the disposal of their wastes through the designated government’s account.

The statement admonishes residents to key into the vision of ensuring zero tolerance to a filthy and unhealthy environment which would go a long way in eliminating environmental nuisance, the spread of communicable diseases that may cut short individuals lives, epidemic and havoc in the state.

“In as much as there was no corresponding adherence to the guidelines of proper waste disposal in the state, the government has no other option than to embark on enforcement on waste control and other environmental regulations adding that the government was not aimed at witch-hunting anyone but to secure the safety of lives and properties of the citizens”.

“It is part of residents civic responsibility in ensuring a clean and safe environment, not only will it attract investors that will boost the economy in the state but also prevent against any avoidable man-made destruction” the statement adds.

Consequently, considering the pacesetting status of Oyo State, Mr. Oni further urged residents to constantly strive to be pacesetting in safe environmental practices and to always ensure that they support the efforts of the government in ensuring a clean and safe environment for all inhabitants of Oyo State.

Iyabo Adebisi

Yoruba

Ijoba Ipinle Oyo Ti Se Agbekale Igbimo Ti Yo Wa Fun Kiko Egbin

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Ijoba ipinle Oyo so pe oun ti se ifilole igbimo ti yo ma sise lori kiko egbin laarin ipinle Oyo.

Igbimo ohun loni igbimo alase lati ilese eto ilera, to n risi ipale egbin mo ileese to n risi oro ayika atawon ileese miran toro naa kan gbon-gbon.

Gegebi atejade eyi ti alakoso foro ayika ati on alumoni, Ogbeni Abiodun Oni so pe ona atele to yan ranti ni ijoba ipinle yo gbe sita laipe.

Ogbeni Oni fowo idaniloju soya pe igbiyanju nlo lowo lati ri daju pe ipenija lofi kiko egbin kuro loju opopona atawon agbegbe to wa nita gbangba ni yo dopin laipe laijina.

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Environment

Oyo Government Commences Scientific Investigation On Suspected Earth Tremor In Saki

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Oyo State Government has commenced a scientific investigation on the validity of the suspected earth tremor in Saki.

Chairman, Oyo State Minerals Development Agency, Mr. Abiodun Oni stated this during a fact-finding visit to Saki West Local Government Area of the State.

He said the scientific research on the suspected earth tremor is being carried out at a seismograph center located in Ilorin, Kwara State and explained that the result would also highlight causes of the tremor if truly the story is true.

Mr Oni maintained that till date there has been no proof that what happened was a tremor and urged people living in the affected areas in the Local Government not to panic as there was no imminent sign of danger as a result of the incident.

He reiterated the commitment of Governor Seyi Makinde to security of lives and property in the State stressing that safety of people is the top priority of any responsible government.

In a remark, a German Geologist, Mr. Andy Friese noted that the sound of the suspected earth tremor is natural and has no risk on the lives of the people urging the residents of the area not to develop fear because of the occurrence.

One of the community leaders, Alhaji AbdulGaniy OkeAran appreciated the state government for the prompt action towards the suspected earth tremor.

Ridwan Fasasi

Sport

Makinde Appoints New Executive Chairman for Mineral Development Agency

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has appointed an expert in the Oil and Gas Industry, Mr. Abiodun Oni, as the Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Mineral Development Agency.

This is contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa.

The statement notes that Mr. Oni is expected to bring to bear his wealth of experience as a trained geologist with over 20 years of experience in the Oil and Gas Industry and proficiency in Six-Sigma processes and Lean techniques, on the mineral development sector in the state.

Governor Makinde wished Mr. Oni success in the new assignment, while also expressing the hope that he would serve the state with dedication and loyalty.

Iyabo Adebisi