22nd February, 2018
Ogun State Government has engaged the service of a private firm – Solous MRF 1 Limited, to manage municipal waste across the state, as part of measures to promote clean, safe and healthy environment.
The Commissioner for Environment, Mr Bolaji Oyeleye, made this known in statement on Thursday in Abeokuta.
He said that the firm was hired on Feb. 12, following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two parties, which was followed by a joint technical meeting on Feb. 20.
“The Ministry of Environment will provide all necessary technical support to ensure that the service provider achieve its mandates as stated in the MoU,” Oyeleye added.
According to him, the firm, which specialises in waste management, recycling and conversion of waste to revisable energy, is expected to manage all levels of municipal solid waste cycle, including waste collection, processing and disposal in the state.
The commissioner also noted that the partnership would enhance effectiveness, efficiency and optimal performance in solid waste management in the state, with the goal of creating an outstanding waste management sector.
He explained that the partnership reiterated government’s commitment to actualising its plan for an enviable environmental and infrastructural development of the state.