By Nneka Nwogwugwu
Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured Lagosians of ending plastic pollution in the state.
Speaking at a forum organised by Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources in collaboration with Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), the Governor Sanwo-Olu suggested that the state, through its plastic recycling programme, would address the issue of plastic waste pollution, which negatively affects aquatic wildlife and causes environmental degradation.
He said as quoted by The will, “It is not just in Lagos State but Nigeria as a whole. Animals such as pangolins, vultures and sea turtles are being hunted at an alarming rate and currently facing extinction.
“Action must be taken immediately to arrest this and restore their populations as they are known to help in the overall improvement of environmental health. Therefore, we all as individuals have a role to play in ensuring that this is achieved.”
Sanwo-Olu, who was ably represented by his Special Adviser on Drainage and Water Resources, Engr Joe Igbokwe, expressed the belief that preventing the encroachment of these ecosystems would go a long way in protecting the species of plants and animals therein for future sustainability.
He stressed, “We also realised that the protection of nature cannot be done in isolation. Therefore, partnership with organisations, who are in the forefront of nature conservation is more important than ever.
