…promises epidemic-free society
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has called on residents of the state to always maintain a clean environment and shun any act capable of causing environmental hazards.
The Governor, who stated this in Ado Ekiti during this year’s World Clean-up Day noted that there is need to maintain an hygienic environment for healthy living and safety of life.
The governor, represented by the Director General, Ekiti State Waste Management Authority, Mr Sunkanmi Onipede explained that the present administration has put in place different measures to prevent epidemic and natural disasters.
Governor Oyebanji appealed to fashion designers and other residents to ensure proper disposal of their unwanted fabrics as implied in the theme of this year World Clean-up Day, “Tackling Textile and Fashion Waste Through Circular Fashion.”
He said that additional 60 dino bins and three waste trucks have been procured alongside other measures like setting up a recycling plant at Ilokun Ekiti to promote proper waste disposal and reduce hazards associated with burning waste or littering the streets.
Also, the General Manager of Ekiti State Emergency Management Agency, Mr Oludare Asaolu cautioned residents against dumping refuse on waterways, drainage, road median, saying such could lead to flooding, epidemic and other disasters.
In their goodwill messages, representatives NEMA, Redcross, TGED commended Governor Oyebanji for releasing funds for the celebration of this year’s event and promised to support EKiti State Waste Management Authority to prevent disasters in the state.
To commemorate the day, the participants moved from Fajuyi, Ijigbo, Oja Bisi and Oja Oba all in Ado Ekiti to sensitise people on the need to stop unhealthy living.
