Politics

Osun Assembly Charges Ministry On Staff Training

By Web News 716

The Osun House of Assembly has urged the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Technology on staff training for effective performance.

Chairman, House Committee on Science, Innovation and Technology, Mr. Babatunde Olatunji made the call during a meeting with officials of the Ministry at House of Assembly, Oshogbo.

Mr. Olatunji noted that the interest of development of the state rely on the ministry, advising the Ministry to embark on staff training in other to meet up with people’s expectation.

He observed that the World has become a global village and advanced technologically, thereby making innovation and technology essential.

In their contributions, other members of the committee urged officials of the ministry to work more on internet connectivity of Ministry and Agencies of government.

They advised ministry to to deliver dividend of democracy to entire state through innovative technology.

Earlier, the Commissioner for Science Innovation and Technology, Dr. Olawale Babatunde had told the Committee that the Ministry is currently working on Solar based Pedestrian traffic light to reduce reoccurring road accidents.

He added that the Ministry would create enabling environment for the youths to develop their skills while promising to improve on internet facilities especially the one connected House of Assembly.

Funmi Adekoya

Environment

Consumer Protection Expert Warns Against Indiscriminate Disposal Of Plastics

By Web News 661

Nigerians have been advised to desist from the indiscriminate disposal of plastics and nylons.

The Zonal Coordinator, South West, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, Alhaji Garba Shitu-Ahmad gave the advice while speaking on this year World Consumer Right Day in Oshogbo.

Alhaji Shitu-Ahmad speaking on the theme “No To Plastic Pollution” said the world is facing a global plastic pollution crisis.

While noting that plastic can be a highly useful material in everyday life, he remarked that consumption and production of plastics have however become unsustainable.

He said now is a critical time in highlighting, addressing, and tackling plastic pollution as the global COVID-19 pandemic adds to the rise of single-use plastics including face masks, gloves, and food packaging.

Alhaji Shitu-Ahmad said this year World Consumer Rights Day is a call to consumers to join together to tackle Plastic Pollution.

World Consumer Rights Day is an annual occasion dedicated to highlighting the power of consumers and their rights for a fair, safe and sustainable marketplace for everyone.

Funmi Adekoya