As the world commemorates the 2025 World Environment Day, the Ekiti State Government has restated its dedication to promoting policies that will continue to support a healthier and more sustainable environment in the State.
This year’s theme, “Ending Plastic Pollution,” underscores the urgent global call to tackle the devastating impact of plastic waste on the planet.
In line with the theme, the State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Erelu Tosin Aluko-Ajisafe, led an awareness campaign through the streets of Ado-Ekiti, the state capital.
The campaign which was characterized by a road show was aimed to educate residents on the environmental, health, and economic hazards posed by plastic pollution.
At various key locations in the capital, stakeholders engaged with members of the public, emphasizing the dangers of indiscriminate plastic waste disposal and the importance of adopting eco-friendly practices.
Addressing stakeholders during campaign ,Erelu Aluko-Ajisafe highlighted the government’s concrete efforts to create a cleaner and more sustainable environment, stressing that the fight against plastic pollution requires the active participation of all citizens.
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In his remarks during the event, the Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Mr. Tunde Balogun, noted that safeguarding the environment demands collective responsibility to ensure a livable planet for future generations.
Also lending their voices, the Director General of the State Waste Management Authority, Honorable Olasunkanmi Onipede, General Manager,SEPA, Mr Olukayode Adunmo and a representative of the State Environmental Health Officers Association of Nigeria, warned that plastic pollution has reached critical levels globally.
They emphasized the need for urgent and coordinated action to curb the menace and protect the ecosystem.
This year’s awareness campaign in the State further underscores the commitment of the Oyebanji Administration’s commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development.
The World Environment Day, was established in 1972 during the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment and it is celebrated annually to raise awareness and prompt action on pressing environmental issues.