By Our Reporter
The Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Co. Ltd. Launched, ‘adopt a waste bin’ initiative across major communities in Lagos State, with a call on every resident to join hands in managing wastes, and promote environmental cleanliness to ward off the adverse effect of climate change.
Launching the initiative at Alimosho Local Government Area, last Wednesday, the Director, Circular Economy Project, Waste Management Department, Lagos State Ministry of Environment, Mrs. Toyin Oguntola, said the challenges of waste management is harder to ignore now, with the harsh realities of climate change staring all humanity in the face.
According to her, distributing waste bins strategically across communities will significantly reduce environmental impact, as according to her, distributing waste bins strategically encourages proper disposal of waste, minimize littering and enable efficient recycling or disposal processes. The overall waste management process could significantly enhance cleanliness and improve the lifestyle of societies.
She said: “Environmental engagement is essential especially with the climate suddenly switching, as the human population and overconsumption grow, the waste we produce becomes harder to get rid of.”
Mrs. Oguntola lauded SEEPCO’s initiative which she said would enhance the well-being and contribute to the environmental preservation as it would engage communities, encourage sustainable procedures and advocate a greener future for the state.
‘The problem with our waste is a lot harder to ignore now. This initiative by SEEPCO will enhance the well-being and contribute to environmental preservation. By engaging communities, encouraging sustainable procedures, and advocating a greener future, such programmes will set a standard for support in all facets of humanity. We will be able to move closer to a world where human actions no longer have a negative impact on the natural setting,” she added.
She said the waste containers will help in curbing disease transmission and preserving cleanliness.
The First Vice Chairman Alimosho CDA, Chief A.S. Akeem, thanked SEEPCO for making Alimosho one of the communities in which the waste bins was distributed. He said the bins would reduce waste mismanagement thereby leading to a reduction and minimizing the creation of greenhouse gases that may lead to a sterile ecosystem.
“The SEEPCO’s initiative will act as a boom for the community, encouraging environmental cleanliness through the distribution of waste bins. We are grateful to the company for putting up this brave effort.”
Chief Akeem said SEEPCO is on a mission to create a better tomorrow by establishing an environment-friendly situation and cost-effective solutions through waste management best practices.
He said the waste bin would create a robust culture of environmental consciousness among communities.
Dignitaries present at the event were Mrs. Toyin Oguntola, Director, Circular Economy Project, Waste Management Department, Lagos State Ministry of Environment, Mrs. Yewande Obasa Adegbasa, Director, Sanitation Services, Lagos State Ministry of Environment, Venerable Adewuyi, Community Development Area, Chairman, Alimosho LGA, Chief Akeem, A. S. Community Development Area, First Vice Chairman, Alimosho LGA, and Mr. Adegoke A., Supervisor Agriculture and Environment, Alimosho LGA.