Mrs. Ibokun
Odusote
Environment Ministry
Mrs. Ibokun
Odusote
Environment Ministry Establishes Waste Management Plants
26 States
Towards complementing the efforts of State Governments at
facilitating clean environment and preventing environmental
pollution from solid waste disposal in the country, the Federal
Ministry of Environment has established community waste management
facilities in 26 states of the Federation.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Mrs Ibukun
Odusote disclosed this today during the facility tour of the
Community Solid Waste Management Plant, located at Auta Balaifi,
Karu Nasarawa Local Government Area, Nasarawa State.
According to her, “Nations across the globe are looking for ways
to manage their solid waste so that it will not block waterways as
majority of flooding are caused by drainage blockage due to
indiscriminate solid waste disposal.”
She noted that, “In Nigeria, critical mass of solid waste is
being generated, therefore this plant will recycle solid waste and
bring out raw materials that can be used in plastic production,
thereby keeping our environment clean and of commercial value to
the host community and the State”
Odusote enjoined host communities and State Governments to
maximize the revenue generation and solid waste management
potential of the plants upon handing over to them.
She disclosed that similar solid waste management plants an
intervention programmes of the Federal Ministry of Environment to
complement the efforts of State Governments in waste management are
at various stages of completion in 26 states of the federation
“We look forward to Nasarawa State Government, upon handing over
of the project, to make a level of commerce out of this plant as it
recycles solid waste and turn them into raw material for further
productions”.
After inspecting the facilities, the Permanent Secretary was
optimistic that, “what is already happening here is amazing. Our
desire is that operation commences immediately upon handing over,
so that the host community can benefit from it by way of clean
environment and revenue generation”.
Odusote reaffirmed the commitment of the federal government in
addressing all issues and concerns on the ecosystem and climate
change challenges. (END)
Saghir El Mohammed
Director (Press)