Environmental Law Defaulters Face N110,000 Fine In Oyo

Oyo State government has arrested and prosecuted 19 offenders over arbitrary refuse dumps, saying violators of environmental laws, would henceforth pay N110,000.00 to government coffers as fines, or serve a month community service.

The state’s commissioner for environment and natural resources, Architect Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola disclosed this after an arrest and prosecution of 19 environmental polluters in Alakia, and Iwo road areas, within Ibadan metropolis.

He said the ministry’s Environmental Task Force would henceforth embark on weekly exercises, adding that the fine would be fully enforced.

“The rule of law in Oyo State would no longer tolerate arbitrary refuse dumping in all the nooks and crannies of the state”, Mogbonjubola said.

The commissioner, in his words said “It is a big offence to drop refuse on road medians in Oyo State. People are creating a lot of bad spots for us and it has been a terrible headache, especially, throughout the festive periods…we won’t take this again.”

Mogbonjubola, while appreciating well-meaning residents for showing understanding and compliance in making the state a clean and safe abode, affirmed that all environmental offenders would be prosecuted.

He assured the government’s commitment towards ensuring a safe and conducive environment, for the good people of the state, residents, investors and tourists.

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