David Williams
The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji has called on residents of the state to always maintain clean environment and shun any act capable of causing environmental hazards.
The Governor who stated this in Ado Ekiti during 2025 World Clean Day, noted that there is need to maintain hygienic environment for healthy living and safety of life
The Governor, represented by the Director General Ekiti State Waste Management Authority, sunkanmi Onipede explained that present administration had put in place different measure to prevent epidermic and natural disasters.
He appealed to fashion designers and others see 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”
The DG said additional sixty dano bins and three waste trucks have been procure alongside other measures like setting up a recycling plant at Ilokun Ekiti to promote proper waste disposal and reducing hazards associated with burning waste or littering streets.
The General Manager of Ekiti State Emergency Management Agency, Oludare Asaolu also cautioned residents against dumping refuse on waterways, drainage, road median, saying such could lead to flooding, epidermic and other disasters.
In thier goodwill messages, Representatives NEMA, Redcross, TGED commended Governor Biodun Oyebanji for releasing fund for the celebration of this year world Clean up Day 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.
