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Oyo govt. inaugurates 50 mobile toilets to eradicate open defecation

The Oyo State Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has inaugurated 50 units of mobile toilets in order to eradicate open defecation in the state.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ministry also inaugurated Clean and Green clubs in some selected schools across the state to improve healthy living and curb deforestation.
NAN reports that the provision of the mobile toilets was through a Public Private Partnership (PPP) programme between the state government and MANASEH company, to be strategically located in markets places, garages and interiors of Ibadan.
At the inauguration on Wednesday in Ibadan, the state Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Dr Abdulateef Oyeleke, said that the toilets would help to eradicate open defecation, a major concern of the government.
Oyeleke said that some people defecate indiscriminately in the society which causes health challenges.
“In an attempt to mitigate the health challenges associated with it, government partnered with MANASEH company to acquire this 50 mobile toilets that will be distributed to identified areas.
“It is not going to be free, but the amount to be charge will be minimal,” he said.
Oyeleke said that the ministry would continually monitor the hygienic situation of the facilities and urged the people of the state to utilise the toilet wisely, adding that more of it would soon be provided.
The Secretary to Oyo State Government (SSG), Mrs Oluwabamiwo Adeosun, who inaugurated the toilet facilities and the Clean and Clean Club in some selected schools, said clean environment promote healthy living.
Adeosun called on the students in the club to take good care of the trees planted in their various schools in order to make the environment green, healthier and improve the learning environment.
She said that the environment must be preserved for the next generation, adding that clean environment make students to think well and urged them to continue planting trees to curb deforestation.
Adeosun further said that the ranking of Oyo high in eradicating open defecation must be sustained, adding that it was proper to use clear toilet.
The Operation Manager of MANASEH company, Mr Gbenjo Abimbola, said they embarked on the partnership with the aim of eradicating open defecation in Oyo State.
Abimbola said that the 50 units of mobile toilets was to flag off the project, adding that more would soon be deployed to other parts of the state.
He advised users of the toilets to ensure that it is always kept clean after its use.(NAN)
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PANDEF Clarifies Visit To Tinubu, Knocks Wike Over Inflammatory Comments

The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has called on President Bola Tinubu to prevail on the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike to retract his publicly disparaging remarks made recently against the socio-political body.
PANDEF described as regrerrable and embarrassing comments by Wike in the aftermath of the group’s visit to Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, even to the extent of insulting the late former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South Leader, Chief Edwin.
Recall that the FCT minister had, on Thursday, during a media chat, described PANDEF as “the worst organisation anybody can rely on”, while also calling the board of trustee members of the body “political merchants”.
In a statement signed by PANDEF Chairman on Saturday in Abuja, Ambassador Godknows Boladei Igali, urged President Tinubu as the father of the nation, to prevail upon the Honourable Minister to retract his inflammatory statements and extend due respect to these eminent.
Igali clarified that the meeting with the president provided a valuable platform to discuss pressing issues of national and regional importance. Adding that “PANDEF remains unwavering in its commitment to peace, stability, and equitable development in the Niger Delta. We will continue to engage with great vigour, all relevant stakeholders in pursuit of lasting harmony in Rivers State and the broader South-South region.”
His words: ^To set the record straight, PANDEF the foremost socio-political body representing the South-South regions, composed of some of Nigeria’s most distinguished personalities. The delegation to Mr. President included chairpersons of at least four of the six SouthSouth states’ traditional councils, senior traditional rulers of major ethnic groups, former governors, past presiding officers of the Senate, prominent entrepreneurs, academics, and high-ranking retired military officers.
“It is, therefore, highly regrettable and totally unacceptable that a serving minister in the Federal Government would exhibit such brazen disrespect towards individuals of this standing. This attitude perhaps explains his continued refusal of the Minister to engage with the Peace and Reconciliation Committee, which PANDEF constituted as far back as October 2024, despite repeated attempts to reach.
“The Honourable Minister (Wike) characterized PANDEF as the worst organization ever” and accused its members of visiting the Presidential Villa merely to solicit financial favors. These statements are not only false but also unbecoming of a public official of his stature.
“PANDEF hereby calls upon Mr. President, as the father of the nation, to prevail upon the Honourable Minister to retract his inflammatory statements and extend due respect to these eminent Nigerians and traditional rulers who were, after all, esteemed guests of the Commander-in-Chief. It is apt to remind that the Minister does not own the Niger-Delta and his errant conduct should not be condoned.
“Notwithstanding this regrettable development, PANDEF remains unwavering in its commitment to peace, stability, and equitable development in the Niger Delta. We will continue to engage with great vigour, all relevant stakeholders in pursuit of lasting harmony in Rivers State and the broader South-South region,” Igali stated.
On efforts to restore peace in River State, Igali restated PANDEF’s commitment for peace in the oil-rich State.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the Peace and Reconciliation Committee, which remains committed to resolving the Rivers State crisis,” Igali stated.
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