Environment
Oyo State Government through the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has commended the family of a Former Head of Service, Late Chief Theophilus Akinyele for supporting the government towards ensuring environmental cleanliness in Ibadan. The family of the former Head of Service recently provided Street Sweeping trucks to complement the State government’s efforts at […]
Oyo State Government has signed a key Agreement aimed at strengthening its climate plans and policy, focusing on proactive environmental governance. The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources signed the Contract Agreement in Ibadan on Thursday with Messrs Noblesse Green Energy Limited, a firm recognized for its expertise in sustainable energy and environmental solutions. The […]
The Oyo State Government has sealed Ar-Rahmon Khabul Herbal Nigeria Limited, located at 20 Cele, Off Tioya Oritamerin Road, Ibadan, for violating environmental and public health regulations. The Chairperson of Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority, OYRLEA, Hon Justice Aderonke Aderemi (rtd), said the enforcement action was carried out by officials of the Authority […]
Oyo State Government through its Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA) has issued a fresh 14-day compliance notice to Durantee Farm Limited, Challenge, Ibadan, over its failure to comply with environmental directives earlier issued to the company. The notice was served by OYRLEA, in collaboration with health officers from the Ministry of Environment and Natural […]
The Oyo State Government has commenced a 24-hour surveillance operations to curb illegal scavenging activities across Ibadan, the State Capital. This was contained in a Statement by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade. According to the Statement, the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Hon. Ademola Aderinto, made it known while […]
Oyo State Government has sealed some residential and commercial complexes within the Ibadan metropolis for engaging illegal waste collectors, failing to comply with environmental regulations, and operating without registration with approved Private Sector Participants (PSP) waste collectors. The State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Hon. Ademola Aderinto, stated this during an inspection tour within […]
The Oyo State Mobilisation Agency for Socio Economic Development (OYMASED) has urged Oyo residents to adhere to the law and maintain cleanliness during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. The Director General (DG) of the Agency, Dr Morohunkola Thomas stated this in a statement issued in Ibadan. “According to him,there is a lot of vehicular […]
Oyo State Government has directed traders, artisans, motor dealers, and vendors occupying pedestrian walkways and roadside spaces to vacate the areas or face penalties. The warning was issued by the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) Chairman, Major Adesagba Adekoya (Rtd), at his office secretariat in Ibadan. Adekoya stated that using walkways for business […]
Oyo State Government, through the State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (OYORUWASSA), is joining forces with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Lagos Field Office, SATO, a brand under LIXIL and other stakeholders to prioritize safe sanitation as a critical tool for disease prevention and environmental protection. The Chairman of OYORUWASSA, Alhaji Babalola Afobaje, […]
Indiscriminate dumping of waste, open defecation and urination are now prosecuted offences in Oyo State under the state’s environmental regulations. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Hon. Barrister Seun Ashamu, made this known on Friday during the arraignment of environmental offenders at the Environmental Tribunal Court located within the Ministry’s premises. Ashamu reiterated the […]
