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‎The Chief Press Secretary to Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Ebenezer Adeniyan, has disclosed that the governor approved N18 million for the Ministry of Environment to find a scientific solution to the persistent odour being experienced in Akure.
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‎Adeniyan disclosed this during a media briefing in Akure while responding to questions on the environmental challenges facing the state capital.
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‎He said the government was concerned about the development and had directed the Ministry of Environment to investigate the cause of the odour and work towards finding a lasting solution.
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‎According to him, the odour problem was not peculiar to Ondo State, as some communities in neighbouring Ekiti and Ogun states were also experiencing similar environmental challenges.
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‎“The state government has taken steps. Mr Governor approved an emergency N18 million for the Ministry of Environment for a scientific solution to that,” Adeniyan said.
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‎He added that the ministry was already working to identify the root cause of the problem and bring an end to the nuisance being experienced by residents.
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‎The CPS said the intervention formed part of the administration’s broader efforts to improve the environment and restore the cleanliness of Akure.
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‎He said the government had recorded significant improvement in the appearance of the state capital since Governor Aiyedatiwa assumed office, citing ongoing urban renewal projects, beautification works, traffic lights and construction of parks.
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‎Adeniyan recalled that Ondo State had previously received recognition for environmental cleanliness, expressing the government’s determination to restore Akure to its former status as one of the cleanest state capitals in Nigeria.
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‎He said the administration would continue to implement measures aimed at improving the quality of the environment and making the state capital more conducive for residents and visitors.
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‎The CPS also said the government was implementing other environmental initiatives, including projects aimed at addressing waste management and exploring waste-to-energy opportunities.
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‎He noted that the administration had signed memoranda of understanding in the power sector for initiatives that would convert waste into energy, adding that results from some of the projects were expected to become visible in the coming months.
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‎Adeniyan said the government remained committed to addressing environmental challenges through scientific and sustainable interventions rather than temporary measures.
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‎He assured residents that the Ministry of Environment would continue its investigation into the source of the odour and work towards resolving the problem permanently.
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