Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources

         Our Mission

Creation of a sustainable, safe, healthy, friendly and aesthetic environment, with mitigating structures to combat ecological challenges for the promotion of improved socio-economic welfare of Ekiti State.

Vision:

1. Implementation of programmes to ensure environmental stability and stable climate through forest regeneration
2. Striving towards integrated management for environment ecosystem and Natural resources to realize green economy for the present and future generations
3.  Protection of environment, conservation of the natural resources and prevention of environmental degradation
4.  Massive sensitization of the citizenry to awaken their consciousness on sanitation and effective/efficient waste management.
5.  Ensuring a beautiful and attractive environment where drains and channels are well constructed and maintained.
6.  Assuring environmental sustainability for life.

The Ministry of Environment comprises of five departments, they are:

1. Administration and Supplies
2. Finance and Accounts
3. Environmental Health and Sanitation
4. Nature Conservation
5. Planning, Research and Statistics

The Ministry also supervises three Parastatals namely;

1. State Environmental Protection Agency
2. Ekiti State Waste Management Board
3. Ekiti State Forestry Commission

The functions of the Ministry are summarized as follows:

1. To achieve a sustainable healthy environment in Ekiti;
2. To secure qualitative environment adequate for good health and well being of the masses;
3. Conserve and use the environment and nature resources for the benefit of present and future generation;
4. To enforce forestry laws and regulation for the control and protection of the State’s forestry resources;
5. To promote public awareness and understanding of essential linkage between environment resources and development;
6. To encourage individual and community participation in environment efforts;
7. To collaborate with relevant stakeholders on environment matters;
8. To check and control erosion and flooding problems in Ekiti State;
9. To monitor and control all forms of environmental degradation;
10. To restore, maintain and enhance the ecosystem and ecological processes essential for the functioning of the biosphere so as to preserve biological diversity.

ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPLIES DEPARTMENT

The Department coordinates the activities of the other departments and services the entire Ministry.  It is therefore the function of Administration and Supplies department to ensure the right quality and quantity of human resources and materials to work with are provided, controlled, managed and cared for with a view to achieving the Ministry’s goals.  The department of Administration and Supplies is a service department.  It is headed by the Director of Administration and Supplies.

1.1       Functions of the Admin & Supplies Department:

The major functions are outlined below:

1. Handles all personnel issues; including recruitments, promotion, discipline and welfare of staffs;
2. Procurement and supply of basic office items, equipments and furnitures;
3. Handles staff trainings; management, control and supervision of stores; maintenance of office machines, vehicle and other capital assets;
4. Processing of retirement papers;
5. Other related assignments on the directive of the Accounting Officer.

 1.2       Sections under Admin & Supplies Department

1. Administration
2. Personnel
3. Registry
4. Store
5. Transport Pool.

1.3       Staff Strength: Presently the staff strength of the Ministry is 168.

2.0    FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT

2.1       Sections/Units:

1. Finance
2. Budget
3. Accounts

2.2       Functions of the Department:

1. Finance:
2. Collation and rendition of Revenue and Expenditure Returns
3. Maintenance and control of Revenue Records
4. Rendition of monthly Revenue Statements of the Ministry to appropriate quarters.
5. Processing of approvals for release of funds
6. Attending to relevant financial matters
7. Interpretation of financial circulars
8. Secretariat to Cash Allocation Committee of the Ministry

B.  Budget:

1. Preparation of other charges estimates
2. Budgetary control

C. Accounts:

1. Preparation of Annual Appropriation Account
2. Preparation of salaries and wages
3. Overheads and capital payments
4. Control and maintenance of Accounting records and books of Accounts
5. Preparation of Monthly Reconciliation Statement

3.0    DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, RESEARCH AND STATISTICS

The Department of Planning, Research and Statistics is one of the innovations that were introduced as a result of the restructuring of the civil service in Nigeria some years back. It is a service oriented department with bias for planning, data collection and processing, feasibility studies, sectorial research and monitoring of capital project being handled by the Ministry. It also specializes in coordinating the generation and implementation of Work plan and Action plan of all the departments in the Ministry.

3.1       Functional Structure

The Department of Planning, Research and Statistics has three (3) main Divisions namely:

1. Planning Division,
2. Research Division and
3. Statistics Division.

3.2       Specific Functions

Some of the activities being handled by the Department includes the following:

1. Coordination of the preparation of Budget Estimates in the Ministry.
2. Monitoring, evaluation and review of plan implementation and programmes (Work Plan/Action Plan).
3. Secretariat of Tenders Board and also perform the preparation of contract documents on Capital Projects being handled by the Ministry.
4. Monitoring and rendering of reports on all Capital Projects financed through external aids e.g. UNDP, World Bank, etc. being handling directly by the Ministry or other governmental agencies under this Ministry.
5. Collation, data processing and rendition of Monthly activities of the Ministry to appropriate government agencies.
6. Coordination of the preparation of Development Plans (Rolling, Medium and Perspective) in the Ministry.

4.0       Records and Information Resources

The Department is equally responsible for the management of the Ministry’s records and information resources. The establishment and maintenance of Ministry’s library, computer centre, preparation and keeping records of briefs and handing over notes and other important documents and publications are part of the responsibilities of the Department.

5.0    ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SANITATION DEPARTMENT

5.1       Units under the Department

The following units exist in the Department:

1. Food Sanitation/Market & Abattoir Sanitation
2. Sanitary Inspection of Premises/School Sanitation
3. Medical Waste Management/Excreta and Sewage Management
4. Water Sanitation and Hygiene
5. Pest and Vector Control/Weeds Control
6. Control Of Rear and Stray Animal and Disposal Of Dead
7. Occupational Hygiene and Hygiene Education and Promotion
8. Enforcement and Prosecution

5.2       Food Sanitation/Market & Abattoir Sanitation Unit

 5.2.1 Functions

­­­Conducting regular inspection of food establishments, markets and abattoirs to ensure compliance with hygiene and sanitation standards

1. Providing education and training to food handlers, vendors and abattoir workers on proper food handling practice, personal hygiene and the prevention of contamination
2. Implementing measures to prevent foodborne illness by monitoring and enforcing regulations related to the storage, handling and processing of food products
3. Assessing and ensuring the maintenance of sanitary conditions in market places and abattoirs including waste disposal, cleaning practices and pest control
4. Verifying the availability of safe and clean water for food preparation and processing in both markets and abattoirs
5. Overseeing proper waste management practices including the disposal of waste generated during food processing and in market areas
6. Checking the quality of food products to ensure they meet safety standards and are free from contamination
7. Conducting surveillance for foodborne diseases and responding promptly to outbreaks by identifying sources of contamination and implementing control measures
8. Issuing permits and license to food establishments, markets and abattoirs ensuring that they meet regulatory requirements
9. Collaborating with other regulatory bodies, local authorities and stakeholders to create a coordinated approach to food safety and sanitation
10. Recommendation of defaulters for enforcement and compliance
11. Conducting registration of all fast food and eateries in the state
12. Conducting registration of butchers/meat sellers in the state.

5.2.2 Sanitary Inspection of Regulated Premises/School Sanitation

5.2.3 Functions

1. Conducting regular inspection of various premises including food establishment, school, healthcare facilities, public places and residential areas to assess sanitary conditions
2. Verifying compliance with health and safety regulations, sanitation codes and relevant laws to prevent the spread of diseases and maintain public health
3. Ensure proper waste disposal practices to prevent environmental contamination
4. Recommending control measures and ensure that premises are free from condition conducive to the spread of diseases
5. Assessing workplace to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations, including proper ventilation lighting and ergonomic conditions
6. Educating owners of premises, operators and occupants of premises about the importance of maintaining sanitary conditions and following best practices for hygiene
7. Documenting inspection findings, preparing reports and maintain records to tracks compliance and provide a basis for regulatory actions or improvement recommendations
8. Enforcing sanitation regulations by issuing warning, citations or corrective action orders and ensuring that premises adhere to established standards
9. Conducting registration of all private schools in Ekiti State.

5.2.3    Medical Waste Management/Excreta and Sewage Management

5.2.4    Functions

1. Overseeing the proper segregation and collection of medical waste generated by healthcare facilities
2. Ensuring safe storage and transportation of medical waste to designated disposal facilities, adhering to regulations to prevent contamination

• Developing and implementing safe disposal plans for various types of medical waste including sharps, infectious waste and pharmaceutical waste

1. Monitoring and regulating sanitation facilities to ensure proper sewage systems, septic tanks and pits latrines
2. Educating communities about the importance of proper excreta disposal, sanitation practices and risks associated with inadequate waste management
3. Conducting registration of all private medical facilities that generate medical wastes
4. Conducting registration of private sewage collections in Ekiti State
5. Enforcing regulations related to sewage management including permits, inspections and corrective actions for non-compliance
6. Conducting awareness programs on the proper disposal of medical waste, excreta and sewage to reduce health risks and environmental impacts
7. Responding to outbreak or incidences that may impact medical waste management or sewage system, implementing emergency measures to prevent further contamination
8. Recommendation of defaulters for Enforcement and compliance.

5.2.6   Water Sanitation and Hygiene

5.2.7   Functions

1. Regularly testing and monitoring the quality of water resources to ensure they meet safety standards such as chemical, physical and microbiological quality.
2. Conducting inspection of water supply systems, treatment of plants and distribution networks to ensure compliance with sanitation and hygiene regulation.
3. Conducting awareness campaign and educational programme to inform communities about safe water practices, proper sanitation hygiene.
4. Responding to water-related emergencies such as contamination events or natural disasters.
5. Addressing issues related to wastewater disposal and sewage treatment to prevent contamination of water sources such as monitoring and regulating industrial discharges and ensuring proper sanitation infrastructure.
6. Promoting water conservation practices and sustainable water management to ensure the long-term availability of clean water resources.

5.2.8   Pests and Vector Control/Weeds Control

5.2.9   Functions

1. Conducting regular surveillance to identify and assess the presence of pests and vectors in specific areas
2. Assessing the risk of disease transmission associated with different pests and vectors
3. Designing and implementing effective control strategies to manage pests and vectors
4. Educating communities about the importance of pest and vector control, preventive measures and the role individual can play in reducing the risk of disease transmission
5. Enforcing regulations related to pest and vector control, ensuring that businesses and individuals comply with established standards
6. Coordinating with public health agencies, local authorities and other stakeholders to coordinate efforts in pest and vector control
7. Responding to and managing disease outbreaks related to pests and vectors
8. Conducting registration of qualified Pest and Vector Control Outfits.

5.2.10. Control of Rear and Stray Animals and Disposal of Dead

 5.2.11 Functions

1. Implementing and overseeing programs to control and manage stray or roaming animals in urban and rural area, preventing public health and safety risks
2. Conducting educating campaign to inform communities/public about the importance of safe disposal practices for both deceased animals and humans
3. Conducting registration/annual renewal of private/public cemetery in the state
4. Enforcing regulations related to the control and ownership of animals including lease laws and licensing requirement
5. Organizing and conducting activities for the human capture and removal of stray or dangerous animals to reduce the potential for accidents, bites and the spread of diseases
6. Ensuring compliance with local, regional and national regulations and laws governing the proper disposal of deceased humans including burial and cremation processes
7. Conducting inspections of mortuaries, funeral homes, crematoriums, and burial sites to ensure they adhere to health and safety standards
8. Collaborating with funeral directors and professionals involved in the handling of deceased individuals to ensure proper documentation, safe transport and lawful procedures
9. Assessing and mitigating the environmental impact of burial practices such as addressing concerns related to groundwater contamination or land use
10. Responding to emergency situations such as natural disasters or disease outbreaks to manage the disposal of deceased animals and humans in a coordinated and efficient manner
11. Developing and implementing crisis management plans for mass fatalities, addressing the disposal of both human and animal remains in emergency situations
12. Conducting registration of Poultry and Piggery in Ekiti State.

5.3.0 Occupational Hygiene & Hygiene Education & Promotion

5.3.1 Functions

1. Assessing and controlling workplace hazards.
2. To ensure compliance with safety regulations and implementing measures to protect workers from health risks.
3. Conducting training sessions, raising awareness about sanitation practices.
4. Promoting health and safety measures within communities and workplaces.
5. Carrying out field investigations with a view to controlling epidemic diseases such as cholera, cerobro-spinal meningitis, and yellow fever.
6. Participating in organizing health education programs.
7. Collecting and processing health data.
8. Initiating policy formulation on environmental health issues.
9. Participation in carrying out health education in the community.
10. Maintaining statistical records for planning and research purposes.
11. Ensuring compliance with all laws relating to public health in his area of jurisdiction.
12. Conducting registration of establishment/institution of medical health importance.

5.4.0 Enforcement and Prosecution

5.4.1 Functions

1. Conducting regular inspection of various facilities, business Centres and public spaces to verify compliance with health and safety regulations
2. Enforcing regulations related to environmental health, hygiene sanitation and safety standards by issuing warnings, citations or corrective action orders
3. Investigating complaints, incidents and reports of non-compliance, gathering evidence and determining appropriate actions to address violations
4. Preparing and maintaining legal documentation related to enforcement actions, including reports, evidence and correspondence with regulatory bodies
5. Issuing official notices, order or directive to entitles that are not in compliance, specifying necessary corrective actions and timelines
6. Participating in the review and development of health and safety policies and standards to enhance regulatory frameworks and improve enforcement effectiveness
7. Collaborating with law enforcement agencies, legal professionals and other regulatory bodies to facilitate effective enforcement and prosecution of Environmental Health and Sanitation law defaulters
8. Enforcing health and safety measures during emergencies or crises, ensuring that appropriate actions are taken to protect public health
9. Educating the public about health and safety regulations, the consequences of non-compliance and the importance of adhering to established standards
10. Ensuring businesses and individuals adhere to permitting and licensing requirements, embarking on enforcement/prosecution of defaulters where necessary.

5.5.0  Work plan/Activities of the Department

1. State Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise
2. Food Sanitation
3. Market & Abattoir Sanitation
4. Daily routine of sanitary Inspection of Regulated Premises
5. Attendance to environmental complaints
6. Medical Waste Management/Excreta and Sewage Management
7. Formulation of Policies to strengthen the environmental health and sanitation activities in the state
8. Inauguration of Community Based Environmental Sanitation Marshal Corps
9. Fumigation of Government approved dumpsites, coordinate pest and vector outfits and Weeds Control
10. Coordination of yearly celebration of World Environment Day (WED) on June 5^th and National Environmental Sanitation day (NESD) on June 28^th
11. Control Of Rear and Stray Animal and Disposal Of Dead
12. Occupational Hygiene and Hygiene Education and Promotion
13. Environmental Sanitation Task Force and Mobile Court Operations

Staff Strength

The staff strength of Environmental Health and Sanitation is 130.

 CLIMATE CHANGE DEPARTMENT

The department is saddled with the responsibilities aimed to preserve proffering mitigation and adaptation measure to climate change in Ekiti State.

      Functions of the Department

1. Organize advocacy campaign/workshop on strategies to combat climate change in Ekiti State
2. Proffer mitigation and adaptation measure on climate change in the State
3. Regular collection of data and monitoring of weather condition in Ekiti State

     PARKS AND GARDENS DEPARTMENT:

Parks and Gardens Department is saddled with the responsibilities of ensuring and eco-friendly environment and fast track the beautification and infrastructural maintenance in Ado-Ekiti, the State Capital and Ekiti State.

   Objective of Parks and Gardens:

1. Ensure a greener, beautiful and healthier environment.
2. Establish and maintain functional Parks and Gardens, Recreational
3. Centers across the State.
4. Provide spaces for physical activities, relaxation and stress relief.
5. Create opportunities for social interactions, community events and neighborhood connections.
6. Promote green spaces, biodiversity and eco-friendly practices.
7. Generate income to the Ekiti State Government.

 Benefits of Parks and Gardens:

1. Regular exercise reduced obesity and improved mental health.
2. Community building, social connections and reduced crime rates.
3. Air quality improvement, noise reduction and biodiversity conservation.
4. Economic benefit: Increased property values, tourism and local business opportunities.

Units under Parks and Gardens Department

1. Parks

            This unit is to ensure the creation and maintenance of new and existing parks in Ekiti State.

      Functions

2. Providing recreational spaces.
3. Promoting Biodiversity and Ecosystem preservation.
4. Create an environment that will enhance aesthetic values for the Community.

     Gardens

This unit is to ensure the creation of Gardens at specific locations around Ado-Ekiti Metropolis to create an eco-friendly environment.

Functions

1. Create natural ambience and reduce greenhouse effect in the environment.
2. Preserving biodiversity.
3. Mitigating climate change impacts and ensuring environmental sustainability.

Landscaping

Landscaping focus on designing and creating outdoor spaces that are aesthetically pleasing and functional in order to support biodiversity, air quality and ecological balance that will improve the environment. It will also foster mental and physical health through connection with nature.

Functions

4. Identification of suitable location for landscaped Gardens and Parks, secure land permission, establish necessary infrastructure such as fencing, water source, storage facilities tools and equipment for maintenance.
5. Establishment of water fountain and social attractions.
6. Beautification of roads medians and other specific areas in the State.

Weed Clearing

This unit involves the constant clearing of unwanted plants on major road, street and government facilities to create a suitable and clean environment.

Horticulture

This unit is to ensure planting of ornamental trees, shrubs and beautification in the State. It also focuses on cultivating and managing plants, particularly fruits, vegetables, flowers and ornamental plants. Horticulture is often associated with smaller, more intensity managed areas like gardens and nurseries.

Functions

1. Growing of plants from seeds, cuttings and grafting
2. Watering of plants both at the nurseries and fields
3. Establishment of suitable plant for specific climate, soils and purposes
4. Educate farmers, gardeners and the public on plant care, sustainable practices and importance of horticulture.

 INTERNAL AUDIT UNIT

The Unit is headed by the Chief Internal Auditor.

The Chief Internal Audit is directly responsible to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry.

Functions of the Internal Audit

1. The Internal Audit Unit was established to provide a complete and continuous auditing of the accounts and record of revenue and expenditure.
2. Engage in pre-payment and post payment auditing of all payment vouchers and expenses of various financial transactions to ensure adequate checks and balances as stipulated in the Civil Service financial administration.
3. To ensure that, all Books of Account are properly kept and also to ensure that periodic reconciliation of the Books of Account and Bank Statement are adequately carried out.
4. To carry out market survey of all goods and materials before procurement of store officer in order to avoid excess in accordance with financial rules.
5. To check all goods procured and supplied to the Ministry.
6. Reviewing Accounting and adequate Internal Control System in the operation of the Ministry transaction to enforce compliance with all Government Business Regulation.
7. Monitoring of Government Expenditure and Budget Performance with a view to ensuring compliance with internal control regulations and budget performance.
8. To enhance efficient and effective management of the state finance and economic resources for the promotion of Accountabilities and good governance.
9. Auditors are to be involved in policy formulation and execution of government actions and programs.
10. Robust working synergy amongst principal officers of various MDAs in order to grease the wheel of Internal Control Mechanism and enhance greater productivity and policy/decision.

THE AGENCIES AND PARASTATALS UNDER THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES ARE:

1. i. Ekiti State Environmental Protection and Watershed Management Agency (EKSEPWMA)
2. Ekiti State Waste Management Agency (EKSWAMA)

THE MINISTRY’S ACHEIVEMENTS SO FAR ARE:

1. Establishment of Parks and Gardens Department
2. Participation of the ministry at Cop29 in Azerbaijan, Baku.
3. Forth position at the State National Climate Change Governance Ranking in 2024.
4. No outstanding Liability
5. Weekly (Every Thursday) Market & Abattoir Sanitation.
6. Regular & Thorough State Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise.
7. Approval of two very germane proposals by His Excellency on: a) Beautification & Planting of Trees/Shrubs at the Conspicuous Road Medians in Ado Ekiti Metropolis; b) Second Phase of Establishment of A Standard Meteorological Station at Cargo Airport in Ado Ekiti & Payment of Outstanding Balance.
8. Regular clearing & tidying-up of road medians and roundabout within the State Capital and beyond.
9. Regular & proper fumigation of the three dumpsites (Shasha, Emirin & Ilokun) in Ado Ekiti.
10. More advocacy/sensitisation/awareness campaigns on a healthy living environment, in all nooks and crannies of Ado Ekiti Metropolis and the State in general.
11. Enforcement of sanitation laws has commenced in earnest on “No more dropping of waste at the medians”
12. Day to day sanitary inspection of households, and other regulatory premises, like bakeries, banks, eateries, hotels poultries, etc.
13. Attending to complaints from every member of the community on health and environmental related matters.

      Achievements

1. Beautification & Re-planting of Trees/Shrubs at the Conspicuous Road Medians in Ado Ekiti Metropolis.
2. Second Phase of Establishment of a Standard Meteorological Station at Cargo Airport in Ado Ekiti & Payment of Outstanding Balance.
3. Prompt attention to all the sanitary complaints in and around the State Capital to checkmate environmental indecency;
4. The department has drawn the attention of the State Government to the seasonal rainfall prediction and necessary mitigation and adaptation measures required annually through NIMET Seasonal Prediction Manual;
5. Participating and coordinating desk officers and relevant stakeholders to the capacity building workshop on climate change, natural awareness, education of stakeholders in Ekiti State;
6. Forth position at the State National Climate Change Governance Ranking in 2024.
7. Renovation of Conference hall of the Ministry, 2024.
8. Preparation of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between NiMet and the State Government for establishment of Meteorological Station at Ekiti Airport, 2024.

1. Environmental Protection Agency:
   • Rehabilitation of a stretch of Are – Iworoko Road. (Drainage Improvement Work)
2. Environmental Health & Sanitation:
   • State Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise;
   • Routine Sanitary Inspection;
   • Pests and Vector Control;
   • Fumigation of Dumpsites;
   • Environmental Complaints;
   • Meeting with stakeholders;
   • Food Handlers Test;
   • Issues of Tobacco Smoking;
   • Enforcement and Prosecution;
   • Establishment of Environmental Sanitation Task Force Called “KICK AGAINST BAD ACTS” (KABA)
   • Establishment of Environmental Monitoring Committee.
3. Conserving Nature:
   • Clearing of road medians and maintenance of roundabout within the State capital.
4. Preservation of Forest Reserve:
   Government forest reserves are adequately protected by the Ministry through the under listed measures embarked upon by the Ministry:
   • • Policy initiation and execution in managing and developing the entire forest area of Ekiti State;
     • Enforcement of Forestry Laws and Regulations for the control and protection of the State’s Forests;
     • Sustainable management of the forests to meet the economic, social and ecological needs of the people of the State;
     • Aggressive Industrial Forest Plantation establishment to meet the timber/wood needs of the State and also for export (i.e. to earn foreign exchange);
     • Control and monitoring of the based industries in the State.
5. Forest Regeneration
   • In February 2016, the State Government approved the sum of eleven million six hundred thousand eight hundred naira (N11,600,800.00) for forest regeneration activities in the state.

Principal Officer

The March Edition of the State Monthly Environmental Sanitation
Exercise will hold on Saturday, 29th April, 2023 between hours of
7:00am and 10:00am.

According to a release from the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of
Environment and Natural Resources,  Mr Babatunde Alokan who implored
all government workers  to clean their Offices and environment  on
Friday, 28th April, 2023 before the close of work.

The Theme of this month Environmental Sanitation Exercise is: PATHWAY
TO CLEAN ENVIRONMENT AND GOOD HEALTH. He charged the general public to
clean their environment during the exercise. However, there will be
restrictions on both human and vehicular movements during the
exercise, except for those on official duties and students writing
JAMB Examination.

He also urged residents and shop owners to distill drainages in front
of their buildings and dump their refuse properly.

The Permanent Secretary further admonishes all traders in the various
markets to use the opportunity to clean their shops and stalls and to
also ensure that all wastes generated are properly disposed off and
not poured into the drainages. All markets remain closed until
10:00am.

According to him, the State and Local Government Environmental Health
Officers, NGO’s and Security agencies will be on ground to monitor the
exercise throughout the state.

The Mobile Courts shall be operational throughout the State to try
Environmental Health and Sanitation law defaulters.

The Permanent Secretary enjoins all Ekiti people to keep a clean
environment more so that the raining season has set in.

May 2023 Environmental Sanitation Exercise holds this Saturday.

The May edition of the State Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise
will hold this week Saturday.

27th May, 2023 between hours of 7:00am and
10:00am.

According to a release from the office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of
Environment and Natural Resources, Mr Babatunde Alokan, stated that
the exercise will come up between the hours of 7:00 and 10:00 in the
morning.
The statement implored
all government workers to clean their Offices and environment on
Friday, before the close of work.

The theme of this month’s Environmental Sanitation Exercise as
captured in the release is: YOUR
ENVIRONMENT IS YOUR LIFE; MAKE SANITATION YOUR DAILY EXERCISE, the PS
charged the general public to clean their environment during the
exercise.
According to the statement, there will be no restrictions of vehicular
movements during the exercise due to the Children day celebration but
all Environmental Health Officers of both State, Local Government
Areas and Local Council Development Areas, as well as the
Environmental Sanitation Task force
officials will be on ground to monitor compliance by residents across the state.

Mr Alokan further urged residents and shop owners to disillt
drainages in front of their buildings and dump refuse properly.
He also advised market men and women in the to use the opportunity to
clean their shops and stalls and ensure that all wastes generated are
properly disposed off.

The release cautioned against dumping of refuse and wastes in
drainages and water ways to avoid flooding, adding that markets and
business environments in the state remain closed untill 10:00am

The Permanent Secretary enjoined all Ekiti people to keep a clean
environment moreso that the raining season has set in.

However, the Head of Service, Bamidele Agbede esq., has directed all government
functionaries to step down their monitoring activities till the
July edition of the exercise.

To this effect, principal government functionaries should monitor the
exercise in their various domains.

Ekiti to Celebrate World Environment Day.

Ekiti State, in her bid to join the global community in celebrating
the World Environment Day, the state government has unveiled its plan
at making the event worthwhile.

According to a press statement from the Permanent Secretary (PS),
Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Mr. Babatunde Alokan,
the year 2023 World Environment Day would serve as a reminder that
individual actions towards plastic pollution matter, stressing the
need to dispose plastic waste properly.

The release stated further that the Day is celebrated on 5th June
every year with more than 143 countries participating in the
celebration.

The World Environment Day is a forum for public outreach on a
worldwide scale, which offers a theme and a stage each year for
governments, NGOs and communities for the promotion of environmental
causes.

The theme for 2023 celebration is #BeatPlasticPollution.

The PS, in the statement said that there would be awareness campaign
on plastic and nylon picking to be led by the State Governor, Mr.
Biodun Oyebanji.

According to the press statement, the awareness campaign will
kick-start by 7:30 am from Post Office area through Atikankan-Ijigbo
Roundabout to Fajuyi pavilion in Ado Ekiti.

The release therefore enjoined all stakeholders to converge at Post
junction about by 7:00am on Monday, 5th June, 2023.

Environmental Sanitation Exercise holds Saturday.

The June edition of the State Monthly Environmental Sanitation
Exercise comes up on Saturday, 24th June, 2023 between the hours of
7:00 and 10:00 in the morning.

According to a release from the office of the Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Mr Babatunde Alokan,
all government employees are urged to clean their offices and
surroundings before the close of work on Friday, June 23, 2023.

The theme for this month’s environmental sanitization exercise is
“Your Environment is Your Life; Make Sanitation Your Daily Exercise.”

The PS, in the release urged everyone to tidy up their surroundings,
while vehicular and human movement would be restricted during the
exercise throughout the state, except for people on official
responsibilities, essential duties and services as well as students
writing examinations.

In addition, the release advised residents and business owners to
properly dispose their wastes and clear the drainage systems in front
of their structures.

The Permanent Secretary also cautioned all market men and women to
take advantage of the occasion to clean their stores and booths and
ensure proper disposal of refuse.
He reminded shops and business owners that all business premises
remain closed till 10am.

The release also contained the directive He said that in to
Environmental Health Officers from the State and Local Government,
NGO’s, and Security agencies to oversee and ensure compliance across
the state while the exercise last.

The Permanent Secretary warned against violation of the Environmental
Sanitation laws as mobile courts would be operational throughout the
state for the prosecution of violators.

EKSG to commence construction works on Igirigiri road soon- Aluko

……urges residents to be calm

The Ekiti State Government has said that it would soon begin
construction works on Igirigiri road in Ado Ekiti as part of steps
aimed at providing motorable road for commuters and residents of the
area which is an agricultural corridor..

This was made known by the Commissioner for Environment and Natural
Resources, Chief Mrs Tosin Aluko who was at Igirigiri on an inspection
tour of the flooded route.

Aluko who had earlier received a flood alert from residents of the
community as a result of heavy downpour on Monday and Tuesday pleaded
with the residents to be calm as the government is already working to
ensure the road is constructed as soon as possible.

Aluko hinted that palliative measures will be considered for the
people of the community pending the flag off of the road in September.

Speaking on behalf of the residents, a community leader, Mr. Sola
Ogundare stated that the road has become a menace and residents are
moving out of the community when it rains.

In company of the Commissioner were the Chairman, Ado Local
Government, Chief Bosun Osaloni, the Project Coordinator, Ekiti State
Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project(EK-RAAMP), Hon. Sunday
Adunmo; the Senior Special Assistant on Community Communication, Mrs
Mary Oso-Omotoso, the General Manager, Ekiti State Waste Management
Authority, Engr. Ayoola Osalusi and the General Manager, State
Environmental Protection Agency(SEPA), Mr. Kayode Adunmo.