Ogun State Government has reiterated its commitment to remain the headquarters of circular economy in Nigeria and sub Sahara Africa through creation of policy directions and enabling laws.
Commissioner for Environment, Dr Ola Oresanya gave the assurance when he received members of the Circular Business Platform from Netherlands who are on a Circular Economy Scoping Mission to the state tagged “Unlocking a Sustainable Future”in Abeokuta.
According to him,Ogun State is not just talking circular; circular economy is a huge business and lifeline for millions hence the state remains the headquarters of circular economy not only in Nigeria but in sub Sahara Africa.
While stating that the state government has not only created policy directions and laws,the state tick all boxes when it comes to all environmental issues,social and economic models adding that through deliberate intents,all the state government’s projects answered the questions of circularity and regenerating processes.
Oresanya while welcoming the partnership with the Platform said from the presentation by all stakeholders about the opportunities and the state’s giant stride in circular economy,it is clear to members of the Platform that circular economy has taken firm root in the state with interlude and interdependency.
He used the opportunity to announce that the state government will soon commence intense trainings for thousands of youths on circular economy tagged”Ignite Ogun” to further expose them to the benefits of circular economy which will further consolidate on the state’s position as the headquarters of circular economy not only in Nigeria but in sub-sahara Africa.
Speaking on the their scoping mission to the state,team lead of Circular Business Platform who doubles as the Deputy Consular-General of the Netherlands to Nigeria, Peter Keulers said the partnership will further expand the knowledge of all stakeholders through trainings, workshops and exchange programmes on circular economy aside from creation of more jobs in the sector.
The team later visited the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library,OOPL where the former President assured them of his and state’s government commitment to partnering with the Platform to further expand the scope and deepen the gains of circular economy in the Gateway State.
