Media Engagement as a Tool for Environmental Advocacy and Public Awareness
In anticipation of World Clean-Up Day and the activities planned by the @oyoenvironment starting today and tomorrow, I was privileged to attend a media stakeholder meeting with the Commissioner on Tuesday.
The discussions focused on the critical role of new media and content creation in driving advocacy and raising public awareness about environmental issues. I commend the ministry for their renewed commitment to engaging the public, particularly through the newly established Twitter handle, which has strengthened communication around the government’s environmental initiatives.
There were also important concerns raised regarding the sustainability of certain policies, and it was reassuring to receive assurances that these programs are designed to be continuous, not isolated events. As an environmental enthusiast and social change advocate, I feel honored that the concerns I have raised in the past are being addressed constructively, without being perceived as opposition or a lobbyist.
May Oyo State continue to pursue this path of growth and meaningful reform.
Idris Animasaun
Architect and Social Change Advocate
📷 @globalview_studio
@oyoenvironment AT WORK
The presence of activities of the workers of Oyo State Ministry of Environment has been noticed all week long as I took a drive around the city centre to monitor the progress made so far. From Sango to UI, Akinyemi to Ring-road to Challenge, from Iyaganku to Mokola etc...
I have over the years become one of the critics of how littered and unattended the road median have become without adequate attention. However, it is commendable to see that the current administration is about to do things differently.
I hereby, use this medium to appeal to our people to kindly bag their wastes properly before they drop them along the road median for easy pick ups by the waste management contractors. Going forward, I am proposing that the contractor collaborate with the ministry by providing waste bins at some designated centres to enable free the medians of silt.
I have a feeling that the new guy who heads this ministry wants to impress and change the face of state and our public image. The sustainability of this current move is very key to a safer, cleaner, and greener environment.
Slide to the last two images to see how they used to look before the current intervention...
May @oyostategovt continue to be on the path of progress.
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The Honorable Commissioner for Environment giving his remarks at the celebration of #worldtoiletday 2021 themed “Valuing Toilets”
#healthylifestyle #healthiswealth #notoopendefecation #safeenvironment #cleanandgreen #keepoyostateclean #collectiveresponsibility #ownyourpath
The Honorable commissioner, Mr Abiodun Oni, while giving an inspection at the decontamination of the underground water at a community in Elebu area of Oyo State, Ibadan, also gave relief items to the residents pending the time their water would be treated and ready for consumption
Today, the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry, Dr. Bashir Olanrewaju alongside Director of Environmental Health Services and some Environmental Health Officers inspecting some drainages at the frontage of shops and Business premises at Iwo road In Ibadan towards ensuring that dirts are being evacuated in preparation for raining days, and also eliminating communicable diseases in the state.
#Goals
#RainingDaysAhead
#CleanAndGreen
#NoToFilthyEnvironment
We lost a gem.
Rest In Peace, Rt. Hon. Olatunji Kehinde Ayoola.
Your legacy lives on....
Honorable Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Oyo State. 2019 - 2020.
Adieu!
We have been going round the city to sensitize our people on the current pandemic.
Let's stay safe and clean!. We showed our people proper hand washing techniques on the streets of Ogunpa and Agbeni markets.... washing our hands properly with soap, clean and running water is one of the ways we can prevent this pandemic in our dear state.
#COVID19 #CoronaVirus #OyoState @seyi_amakinde@kehindeayoolajp@oyoinformation2
#Repost @oyostateministryofhealth
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OYO STATE COVID-19 TASK FORCE UPDATE (MARCH 21, 2020)
1) The COVID-19 confirmation test for the suspected case at Bodija has come back POSITIVE. The result was released at 17:35 PM of March 21, 2020. Oyo State Public Health Officials are collaborating with the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan’s team on the case.
2. A follow up on the Ekiti COVID-19 case revealed that the deceased was picked up directly from Lagos Airport to a private apartment in Ona Ara Local Government Area.
The Health Authorities have contacted the family concerned and the community has been alerted for intensified contact tracing and self-isolation of identified close contacts.
The information given that he stayed in some hotels in Ibadan has been found to be false.
3. Another returnee from Texas, USA, has also been identified at Oluyole Local Government Area. She has been kept in self-isolation with close monitoring by the State Epidemiological Team. All recent returnees are again urged to identify themselves to Ministry Officials and self-isolate for 14 days.
4. We have released funds for:
a. Activation of Emergency Operation Centre at the Ministry of Health.
b. Establishment of Diagnostic Centre for screening of Coronavirus and other related infectious diseases to be stationed at the UCH, Ibadan.
c. Equipping of the newly designated Oyo State Infectious Disease Centre at Olodo that has the capacity for over 100 cases.
Oyo State Ministry of Health Helplines: 08038210122/ 08023229267/ 08073431342.
#covıd19 #health #safetyfirst #oyostategram
