Ekiti state Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Chief Mrs Tosin Aluko Ajisafe has led delegation to understudy workable operations of Lagos State Ministry of environment and water Resources to replicate same in Ekiti state
Chief Mrs Aluko said the visit was to broaden their knowledge on how Lagos State Government succeeded in environmental and climate stability through forest regeneration, attractive environment where drains and channels are well constructed and maintained, protection of environment, conservation of natural resources and prevention of environmental degradation among others.
The Commissioner further opined that understanding and adopting the best practices in Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources would have positive impacts on Ekiti State.
Welcoming Ekiti team, the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Dr. Tokunbo Wahab applauded the Ekiti State Governor for deeming it fit for Ekiti State Ministry of Environment to understudy workable operations in his ministry, he noted that the visit was an indication that the Lagos State is performing greatly.
He wished the team a successful stay and urged them to feel free to ask questions and seek clarification on issues not clear to them.
The visit was at the instance of Governor Biodun Oyebanji who was poised at making Ekiti State clean at all times and to increase her revenue base through conversation of waste to wealth.
People and places visited by Ekiti State team included: the Permanent Secretary and all Directors-Office of Drainage Services (responsible for dredging and desiltation), Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, Lagos State Parks and Garden Agency (LASPARK), Departments of Nature Conservation and Ecology Department, Climate Change & Environmental Planning, Environmental Assessment Department.
Other places visited were :Water Laboratory, Toxicology Laboratory, Waste Water Laboratory, Microbiology Laboratory, Sensitive Laboratory, of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA)
The delegation includes Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Mr. Babatunde Alokan, Project Coordinator, Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP), Dr. Akinyemi Akinyugha, General Manager, Ekiti State Waste Management Authority, Engr. Ayoola Osalusi, General Manager, State Environmental Protection Agency, Mr. Kayode Adunmo and Director, Environmental Health and Sanitation, Mr. Tunde Balogun.The team are still in Lagos
