•Says Ban On Street Trading In Good Faith
Dele Olaosebikan
IN a move to inspire a more responsible citizenry on sustainability practices, the Oyo State government has appealed to youths in the state to venture into recycling of plastics and waste.
Speaking on a bi-weekly programme, ‘Head of Service Speaks’ on the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism online radio, Aloore, on Thursday, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Mrs Modupe Adeleye said schools could tap into the state government’s waste to wealth initiative by engaging and educating children on the advantages of plastic recycling.
Adeleye said the Oyo State government-approved waste management consultant, Mottainai Recycling Ltd. has deployed a holistic approach towards reducing waste, promoting sustainability and creating better communities.
She, therefore, charged residents to take advantage of the benefits inherent in waste recycling.
Mrs Adeleye, who explained that most homes churn out large amounts of industrial wastes, through the use of plastics, paper, and nylons, added that if well harnessed these could turn into wealth.
The Permanent Secretary emphasized that the Ministry had since 2021, in conjunction with relevant bodies, embarked on a pilot programme, on ways to separate and preserve waste products.
She noted that the Ministry had recently taken the awareness campaign to some major markets in the state, especially, the new Gbagi Market in Ibadan, where Mottainai Recycling Ltd. addressed the traders.
Mrs Adeleye enjoined youth and the entire populace to consult the Ministry on the way forward to harnessing the opportunity.
In a related development, Mrs Adeleye has described the recent decision by the state government to place a ban on street trading as a grace saving for the masses.
According to her, the decision was partly to save marketers and passersby from untimely death and injuries.
She reiterated that the government is keen on the well-being of the people of Oyo State, urging marketers to comply with the government directive by maintaining their various shops.
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