Lagos State Government has expressed commitment to building the foundation of a circular economy in the state as well as advocating for environmental sustainability.
Mr Tunji Bello, Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Lagos State, stated this on Saturday in Lagos while delivering a keynote address at the official unveiling of the “Eko Clean Air” project at Itedo community.
Represented by Dr Tajudeen Gaji, Permanent Secretary, Environmental Services, Bello said that he was excited to bring the advocacy on circularity and environmental sustainability to Itedo community in Lekki.
He said that the advocacy was a very clear and important sentiment expressed across multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) goals, under the states localized initiative, with the theme “Eko for Clean Air”.
“I commend the commitment and foresight of progressive partners for their strategic support and fostering of a sense of mutual partnership with the government on the sustainability of the environment.
“And the need for a truly pragmatic circular economy approach.
“This is a true demonstration and testament of the company, being an eco-conscious and eco-warrior body,” Bello said.
While citing the UN Environment Programme, Bello said that environmental sustainability through a circular economy involved making life choices that ensured an equal, if not better way of life for future generations.
“And the reduction of waste to a minimum by reusing, repairing, refurbishing, and recycling existing materials and products.
“Environmental sustainability aims to improve the quality of human life without putting unnecessary strain on the earth’s supporting ecosystems.
“Over the years, environmental pollution has taken centre stage a major concern of the new civilized world, with far-reaching impacts on human health and the environment.