The Oyo State Government has called on residents to contribute their quota to the ongoing sustainable waste management initiative.
The Chairman, Oyo State Waste Task Force, Mrs. Adedayo Aderonke gave the charge today during a Webinar commemorating the 2023 World Earth Day, organised by the Waste Management Consultant, Mottainai Recycling Ltd.
The event also had in attendance other major stakeholders in the Waste Management sector and Environmentalists.
Speaking on the theme “Sustainable Waste Management: Investing in our planet for a cleaner future”, Mrs. Adedayo lamented the degradation of the earth through indiscriminate waste disposal by humans.
She said, the Oyo State Government, under Governor Seyi Makinde, is determined to address waste management chain in the State, by holding the bull by the horn.
Mrs. Aderonke Adedayo said the proactive move of Government has led to construction of roads and feeder roads in the State, which in turn has reduced food wastage and prompt delivery of food items.
“The Oyo State Government has ensured construction of roads leading to the Northern part of the State, (Oke-Ogun), because that is where food items are produced. By doing this, there is a massive reduction in food loss, and in the next 2-3 years, food will get to consumers quicker”.
She commended Mottainai Recycling Ltd, for assisting the State Government to ensure waste contractors, otherwise known as Mottainai Accredited Franchisees get things done, right this time.
According to her, some of the uncoordinated human activities which have inflicted serious damage on mother earth include indiscriminate disposal of waste, high intensity of fossil fuel among other factors.
She then implored Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of going green, by planting flowers, explaining that it was through that the health of the people and that of the earth could be protected.
In his presentation, an accredited MAF, Mr. Abimbola Gbenjo implored Ibadan residents to use appropriate waste containers.
Emmanuel Ola-Olawoyo stated that man is responsible for the alteration in the state of the earth, due to poor waste management.
He added that the poor practice which is manifesting in rising temperatures has contributed to the poor economic standard.
Olawoyo however commended the Oyo State Government for changing the narratives and taking bold steps to end indiscriminate waste disposal in the State.
According to Seun Fasuhanmi, Mottainai’s Chief Operating Officer, Public-Private Partnerships will bring about rapid development in the waste management scheme in Oyo State.
She urged the legislative arm and all other actors in the environment sector to pursue laws and resolutions that will save the earth, reduce unnecessary carbon emission activities, pursue the programme of reuse products, recycle and reduce waste.
Also, individuals were also urged to switch to renewable energy sources educate others on the negative impact of climate change; switch to the use of energy-saving bulbs; organize or sort waste products appropriately before disposing and dumping and promote the use of organic fertilisers.
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