Waste Evacuation: Oyo Govt Confirms Verification of 120 PSPs
...introduces a more robust door-to-door waste management architecture
The Oyo State Government, today, announced that One-hundred and twenty private waste collectors have been verified, adding that they will work with the new waste management consultant.
This Honourable Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, dropped the hint during a live programme on a radio station in Ibadan.
Olatubosun argued that the new Zero Waste Zero Budget Initiative, driven by Mottainai Recycling Ltd, was aimed at bringing genuine PSPs into the sector, which will relieve the government of the huge burden in the State's waste management.
Dr. Olatubosun said the Oyo State Government did not embark on a solo operation, as adequate consultation was made with Private Sector Participants (PSPs) and other stakeholders before the PSPs were asked to reapply.
"Before embarking on this verification process, the State government consulted all PSPs", he said.
Speaking further, Olatubosun said that the newly verified waste collectors will commence door-to-door waste collection and evacuation across the state this month, to augment the work already being done by Mottainai Recycling Ltd in mopping up the medians.
Olatubosun also said this new development confirms that the State Government and PSPs, are not at loggerheads over the introduction of Zero Waste Zero Budget Initiative.
Verification of PSPs capacities for routes allocations:
Sequel to the riot act read our by the state government on wastes management , it is a must that permanent allocations, which would be capacity based, be urgently drawn. In view of this, kindly check through the document below to note your respective date of interview for Verification of your operating trucks.
The interview commences on monday 1st August through Friday 5th August 2022.
Venue : The front of the Transport pool in the State Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan.
Time: 8 a.m - 4.00 pm daily
Strictly come on d date allotted to your company.
Many thanks! @oyostategovt@oysgfeedback@mottainairecycling@oyoenvironment #keepclean
Waste Management: Oyo State Government Bars PSPs from Door-to-Door/Commercial Waste Evacuation
...To begin rehabilitation of feeder roads
The Oyo State Government has barred all former Private Sector Participants (PSPs) from engaging in any form of refuse evacuation in the state.
This directive was issued by His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde in his newsletter dated July 28, 2022.
Speaking on the new waste management architecture in Oyo State, Governor Makinde said that the authorities were aware that some disengaged PSPs had continued to work within the state.
He warned that they should desist from further encroaching on the activities of the new waste managers.
Governor Makinde said, “We are aware that some Private Sector Participants (PSPs), who have been disengaged by the state, are still evacuating waste from some residential and commercial areas. Let me use this medium to warn them to desist from further encroaching on the activities of the new solid waste managers.”
While identifying the only recognized solid waste managers as Mottainai Recycling Ltd, the Oyo State Governor said that he has directed “that action be taken against any PSPs and anyone who continues to do business with them within Oyo State.”
His Excellency also used the newsletter to solicit the support of the good people of Oyo State.
He said the new solid waste management structure would not work without the support of the people of Oyo State.
Governor Makinde also said the support would come in two ways: By registering for door-to-door/commercial waste evacuation with the new solid waste managers and stopping the illegal dumping of waste on the medians and street corners.
Governor Makinde ended his newsletter by promising to continue to deliver good governance to the people of Oyo State.
In his words, “We plan to ensure that Oyo State maintains its pacesetter status among the states in Nigeria. We will not relent until we reach the finish line.”
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Early this morning, our attention was called to the heap of refuse on the walkway of Gbagi pedestrian bridge Ibadan. The management of Oyowma swing into mob up exercise immediately. The debris was cleared. Attached are the pictures of new look of the pedestrian bridge. @gemstoneproperties # @connectibadan #keepoyostateclean #keepcleanandgreen #keepoyoclean
Oyo Govt. Begins Enforcement on Indiscriminate Waste Disposal, Nov. 5
Oyo state government has pencilled down Friday, 5th November, 2021 for enforcement on indiscriminate dumping of refuse on road sides, water ways, drainages and other open spaces.
It added that perpetrators would be sanctioned and dealt with according to the environmental laws of the State.
A statement signed by the Honourable Commissioner for the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Mr. Abiodun Oni, noted that the recalcitrant attitude of residents towards waste disposal necessitated the action, stressing that the era of indiscriminate dumping of refuse and open defecation has come to an end.
“In as much as there was no corresponding adherence to the guidelines of proper waste disposal in the State, the Government has no other option than to embark on enforcement on waste control and other environmental regulations adding that the government was not aimed at witch-hunting anyone but to secure the safety of lives and properties of the citizens” the statement added
The Commissioner further emphasized that the Ministry of Environment would be working in tandem with the Environmental Task Force to sanction all offenders while also admonishing residents particularly traders and road side users to make use of waste bins and make prompt payment of their wastes through the designated government’s account
The statement further admonished residents to key into the vision of ensuring zero tolerance to filthy and unhealthy environment which would go a long way in eliminating environmental nuisance, spread of communicable diseases that may cut short individuals lives, epidemic and havoc in the State
During the course of the week, OYOWMA embarked on a mop up activities and packing of refuse dumped illegally on the road medians and unauthorized channels throughout the metropolis of Oyo state. This intervention activities was monitored by the chairman, Prince Seun Adelore, Engr. Wale Afolabi and Engr. Sola Ajao who are director of engineering and operation manager of the agency.
Early this morning, OYOWMA embark on its daily routine clean up exercise around Ibadan metropolis and it environments, The exercise which lasted for several hours was monitored by the agency chairman @seunadelore , the exercise extend its activities to the newly remodeled world class sport complex which will be commission tomorrow by His Excellency @seyi_amakinde@oyostategovt@oyostateworks@oyoenvironment #keepclean #keepoyostateclean #keepcleanandgreen #oyowma
May Allah accept your good deeds, forgive your transgressions and sins, and ease the suffering of all people around the globe. Happy Eid-El-Kabir. @oyostategovt@seyi_amakinde@gsmmediateam #eidmubarak
