Lagos charges residents on tree planting, bottle recycling

Former Lagos Deputy Governor, Adejoke Adefulire and top government officials at the event

The Lagos State Government at the weekend charged residents of the state on the need to plant tree and turn waste to wealth by recycling empty bottles for a cleaner and safer environment.

The government made the call during a programme to commemorate this year’s International Day of Peace at the Gani Fawehinmi Park, Lagos. The programme was organised by the Citizens Mediation Centre, CMC, an arm of the Lagos State Ministry of Justice.

The 2019 International Day of Peace has the theme: “Climate Action for Peace: Clear Blue Skies.” The theme is expected to raise public awareness through campaigns and advocacy to the threat posed to human settlements through natural disasters, conflicts, food security and deforestation.

Commissioner of Justice and Attorney General of the State, Moyo Onigbanjo, SAN, said the people owed it as a duty to sustain “our world by adopting and supporting the use of renewable energy and environmentally friendly practices.”

Onigbanjo said the programmes were put together to engage members of the public to adopt a peaceful and harmonious attitude and promoting a “Green” environment through planting of trees and flowers to beautify the environment and cleanse it of toxic substances.

He said, “We will also use this opportunity to encourage manufacturers and producers of consumable goods to ensure that packaging of their products are biodegradable or can be recycled.

“The causes of flooding in some areas of Lagos State are traceable to the disposal of plastic and nylon products to clog the drainage channels. We have to synergise as a people to ensure that waste products are properly disposed.