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19/11/2021

The Honorable Commissioner for Environment giving his remarks at the celebration of 2021 themed “Valuing Toilets”

13/11/2021

Meeting with market executives, oyo govt emphasizes on daily sanitation

09/11/2021

The Honorable commissioner, Mr Abiodun Oni, while giving an inspection at the decontamination of the underground water at a community in Elebu area of Oyo State, Ibadan, also gave relief items to the residents pending the time their water would be treated and ready for consumption

27/10/2021

Oyo Govt. Sets Up Intervention Committee to Intensify Waste Evacuation

The Oyo State Government says it has set up an intervention committee to intensify the evacuation of wastes and debris within the State.

The Committee consists of management from Oyo State Waste Management Authority, The Ministry of Environment and some selected PSPs

According to a statement signed by the Honourable Commissioner for the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Mr. Abiodun Oni, a sustainable roadmap will soon be rolled out by the State Government.

Acknowledging that waste is littering some parts of the State, Oni assured citizens that efforts are on to tackle the challenges on evacuation of solid wastes on major roads, median and other open spaces in no distance time

The statement further added that the present administration led by his Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde is a listening government, saying Government is on top of this current situation

“We are on top of this situation, so all hands must be on deck to participate actively towards ensuring that the environment is free of dirt”, he said.

“We are putting all efforts to deal with the challenges but we are asking residents and other stakeholders affected to play by the rules so as to accomplish a sustainable environment that will improve the social wellbeing of citizens in the state”

The Commissioner further emphasized that as part of the civic responsibility of residents, other organizations, market leaders would be involved in restoring the environmental sanity in the state and also advocating for residents to desist from dumping refuse indiscriminately as violators would face its wrath.

e-signed:

Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun,

Hon. Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism,

Oyo State.

26/10/2021

14/02/2021

14/02/2021

BE FIRM AND FAIR IN THE DISCHARGE OF YOUR DUTIES:

The Oyo State Government has charged member of the Environmental Tribunal, Environmental Vanguards and other Officers attached to the Environmental Task Office to be firm and fair in the discharge of their responsibilities and also familiarizing with the Environmental Laws, adopting a level of ethical Standard when approaching and prosecuting Offenders.

The Honourable Commissioner for Ministry Of Environment and Natural Resources,Dr Idowu Lateef Oyeleke revealed this in his address while declaring a training programme open for members of Environmental Tribunal held at IUFMP conference room in Ibadan.

Dr Oyeleke reiterated that member are expected to acquaint themselves with the existing Laws on Environmental protection in the State and as such due diligence must be adhered to while prosecuting the offender and should shun all manners of corrupt practices towards achieving the objective of the law.


Dr Idowu Lateef Oyeleke
Oyo State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources
20th Of January, 2021

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