Environment

Ogun Government Launches Renew and Reuse Waste Agenda

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke 

Ogun State government has initiated a programme that will enable residents to donate items that are considered no longer needed by them to others who may have needs for such items. 

The Commissioner for Environment, Mr Ola Oresanya who made this known in Abeokuta said the social inclusion initiative, tagged “Renew and Reuse Waste Agenda” would involve the exchange of items such as undersized or outgrown clothes, shoes, discarded fabrics, toys, household items, books and publications among others. 

Mr Oressanya said the Agenda seeks to bond every strata of the population together through the renewal of some items considered as waste to useful materials for reuse by those who need them thereby promoting human kindness.

The Commissioner explained that several Collection Boxes would be placed at Government Offices, prominent Eateries, Stores, Public Outlets and Non-Governmental Organizations and NGO offices across the state for collection of the items.

Also, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development,Mrs Adijat Adeleye said the items donated in the Collection Boxes would be sorted, cleaned and re-packaged in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment at the state government’s expenses and would be distributed free to those that need them.

She implored well-meaning Nigerians to support the needy through the programme.

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Environment

Festivity: Oyo Waste Task-Force Promises Round-the-Clock Service 

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The Oyo State Waste Management Task Force has affirmed its readiness to meet the waste management needs of residents during the festive season.

Speaking in Ibadan, the Task-Force Chairperson, Mrs. Aderonke Adedayo said the committee would consolidate Mottainai Recycling Ltd’s year-round vision of establishing a cleaner and healthier Oyo State.

She added that bearing in mind the anticipated increase in waste generation during the period, the Task Force would leave no stone unturned in ensuring that the season was celebrated in a clean environment.

She further revealed that the Task-Force in collaboration with the State Waste Managemen consultant, Mottainai Recycling Ltd, will intensify the distribution of Mottainai Accredited Franchise (MAF) to the nooks and crannies of the state.

Mrs Adedayo stated that the MAFs, otherwise known as PSP operators had been mandated to work round the clock in their assigned areas of operation, while Mottainai would provide backup trucks.

She also reiterated that PSP operators operating within the state, who refused to adhere to the Zero Waste Initiative of the Seyi Makinde-led government would be dealt with.  

She added that unregistered PSPs caught while evacuating wastes would forfeit their trucks, while they risk six months imprisonment.

The Task-Force enjoined all citizens not to throw their refuse indiscriminately on the median, thereby giving the state a dirty appearance. Resident were encouraged to wait for their MAFs /PSPs to collect their refuse or call the emergency number.

Also speaking, the Managing Director, Mottainai Recycling Ltd. Mr. Adey Adewuyi stated that the agency recently had put out emergency numbers to enable residents reach out to them when there was a service gap.

Mr. Adewuyi added that phone numbers published, were also for the purpose of monitoring the situation of the environment during the yuletide.

He appealed to residents to desist from acts capable of making life miserable for the environment and its inhabitants.

Adewuyi equally urged motorists to drive with caution, to safeguard the lives of street sweepers and other service providers, who would be discharging their duties during this period.

While wishing residents a dirt-free Christmas and New Year celebration, he enjoined residents to call 070 0080 0700, or chat with 081 8190 0004 on WhatsApp for inquiries on waste management.

Oluwakayode Banjo

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