|
Stakeholders in the
environmental protection and enhancement sector including university dons have
lauded Igi Iye
a tree planting scheme initiated and launched by Ogbeni
Rauf Aregbesola, Executive Governor, State of Osun describing it as an effort
geared toward the preservation of the earth and its threshold
The Acting Director of the Institute of Ecological and Environmental Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University , Ile – Ife , State of Osun , Dr. Olusegun Awotoye reinforced this attestation during the launching of 2.5 million trees at school of Postgraduate Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University Ile Ife on Tuesday,
According to Dr Awotoye, "the programme is laudable because of its implications on the improvement of environment in the state adding that it is an effort that is geared towards preventing natural disaster now and in the future.”
He disclosed that “ Governor Aregbesola has
commenced a beneficial revolution which should be embraced by all and sundry in
the state as it will contribute in no small measure to the stability of the
environment here in the state of Osun and in Nigeria generally “.
Dr Awotoye revealed that “ It is commendable
and remarkable to note that Governor Aregbesola
is the first Governor to formally see the virtue and necessity in partnering with professionals in environmental sector in
Nigeria . Hence , ,the collaboration and
partnership which our department is strengthening and exploring to boost the
well being of the earth
The university don who called on the Federal and other state governments to join in the fight against environmental degradation said" Environment is the foundation of all resources so if we missed it in the area of environmental sanitization and purity we are likely to get to a situation where no living things will survive on this planet again"
Speaking on the significant of tree planting, Dr Awotoye said tree planting helps in purifying the air, protecting the building against hazardous wind, vehicular emission and other forms of environmental pollution.
The students of the department of Ecology and Environmental Studies commended the bold step of Governor Aregbesola at salvaging the State of Osun from the claw of environmental disaster and in the recognition of the governor's contribution to the environmental improvement honored and bestowed on him an Award
The university don who called on the Federal and other state governments to join in the fight against environmental degradation said" Environment is the foundation of all resources so if we missed it in the area of environmental sanitization and purity we are likely to get to a situation where no living things will survive on this planet again"
Speaking on the significant of tree planting, Dr Awotoye said tree planting helps in purifying the air, protecting the building against hazardous wind, vehicular emission and other forms of environmental pollution.
The students of the department of Ecology and Environmental Studies commended the bold step of Governor Aregbesola at salvaging the State of Osun from the claw of environmental disaster and in the recognition of the governor's contribution to the environmental improvement honored and bestowed on him an Award
In his response , Ogbeni Aregbesola said he was poised to do more for the people of Osun, adding that " Osun people deserve the best of everything and our driving force is the zeal to give them the best they deserve. A good environment aides good health and long live and we want our people to live long in good health"
He added that " when you live in a good environment you enjoy life, and I want to assure you all that we will not relent on our effort in making Osun people enjoy the dividends of democracy and good governance.
The Special Adviser to the governor of the state of Osun on Environmental and Sanitation, Hon Bola Ilori ,in his speech said the environmental programmers of the state of Osun under the leadership of Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola are geared towards ensuring good living for the people of the state.
While maintaining that Igi Iye initiative is an idea that is borne out of the need for environmental protection, Mr. Ilori said,” they are targeting about 10 million trees before the end of the year and this is an all inclusive programme which involves all member of the family in the state”
