Air Pollution: Ogun Begins Vehicular Emission Control
Ogun State Government has flagged-off the Vehicular Emission Control Scheme as part of its efforts to prevent hazardous air pollution from vehicles.
Speaking during the event, at the Skating Ground, Post Office, Ibara, Abeokuta, Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Ola Oresanya said consultants from Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency, OGEPA, would be conducting tests thereby issuing a certificate to drivers.
Also, the Special Adviser to the Governor, OGEPA, Alhaji Farouk Akintunde, explained that the initiative was a step towards reducing the negative impact of vehicular emission on the environment and public health.
He noted that the vehicular emission control scheme was not just a regulatory requirement but a moral imperative at protecting the health and well-being of citizens.
In their separate remarks, the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Operations, Bolanle Muritala and the Commandant Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, TRACE, Mr Seni Ogunyemi, said there was the need for uniformity in the operations of the scheme across the State to avoid unnecessary confrontation.
They appealed to all road users to collaborate with the state government at ensuring cleaner and smoke-free environment.
The flag off ceremony had transport unions, Vehicle Inspection Officers, So-Safe Corps, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, and the Emission Control Scheme Consultants in attendance
