Ogun State Government has charged chemical handlers, Industrial partners and policy makers to embrace clean energy technologies including Compressed Natural Gas CNG and renewable energy solutions which ensure environmental compliance and long-term sustainability.
Governor Dapo Abiodun gave the charge while declaring opened the third edition of the Chemical Handlers and Users Workshop put together by the Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency OGEPA with the theme "Clean Energy for a Healthier State -Reducing Pollution Through Sustainable Energy Solution"
Governor Abiodun represented by his deputy,Engr.Noimot Salako-Oyelede, says it is by adopting these clean energy technologies that the state and indeed Nigeria can reduce pollution,improve public health and build a legacy of sustainability for future generations.
He therefore urged the participants at the workshop to actively engage, share insight and contribute towards actionable recommendations that will shape the state government's policies and programmes noting that the state continue to lead in environmental stewardship exemplified by key initiatives such as waste-to resource revolution, electric mobility leadership and the Ogun Ignite Youth Empowerment Programme.
In his opening remark,the State Commissioner for Environment, Dr Ola Oresanya said the workshop has evolved into a pivotal platform for discussing innovative solutions, enforcing compliance and fostering accountability in chemical safety and environmental protection while reiterating the state government's commitment to a cleaner, healthier environment.
Also speaking,the Special Adviser to the Governor on Environmental Protection Agency OGEPA, Alhaji Farook Akintunde said clean energy represent a pathway towards reducing harmful emission and combating climate change which can only be achieved through collective efforts and commitment.
Three papers on CNG as a Clean Energy Solution, Pathway to Pollution Reduction and Environmental Safety and From Emission to Efficiency: Combating Industrial Pollution Through Adoption of CNG and LNG were presented.
There were also thematic section with three relevant topics.
Pix:L-The Deputy Governor of Ogun State,Engr Noimot Salako-Oyelede discussing with the Commissioner for Environment,Dr Ola Oresanya at the opening ceremony of the 3rd edition of Chemical Handlers and Users Workshop with the theme"Clean Energy For A Healthier State: Reducing Pollution Through Sustainable Energy Solutions"
today in Abeokuta.
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