The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has revealed plans to partner with industrial stakeholders, especially chemical handlers and users, to further deepen adherence to environmental safety guidelines in the state.
The governor said the decision would help to attain the global Agenda 2030 of Sustainable Development Goals 3 and 6.
He said this at the maiden edition workshop for chemical handlers and users for industrial and commercial facilities in the state, organised by the State Environmental Protection Agency in Abeokuta.
Abiodun, who was represented by the Secretary to State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, said, “The government is taking steps to stem the tide of chemical pollution by re-igniting the responsiveness of industrial and commercial chemical outfits for a sustainable control and management of chemical storage and usage”.
According to him, the chemicals were the most critical agent of Nigeria’s Industrial revolution due to its importance to the industrial sector, hence the need for every user and handler to imbibe necessary knowledge on its proper management, calling on stakeholders to contribute their quota in enhancing a livable, safe and healthy environment for the people of the State.
On his part, the Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Ola Oresanya who spoke earlier, called for the effective handling, control, and management of hazardous chemicals to avoid environmental degradation.
He stated that it is only in a good environment that the industries would flourish and make the state liveable for all.
Oresanya added that the state government is desirous of an environment free of any degradation through the proper handling of chemicals by its users.
