WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY: OGUN RESIDENTS URGED TO END PLASTIC POLLUTION.

The Abeokuta chapter of the Nigeria Environmental Society has called on residents to properly manage plastic waste to prevent pollution and create a healthier environment. 

The NES Chairman, Badmus Jamiu, made the call in commemoration of the 2025 World Environment Day, themed "Putting an End to Plastic Pollution", highlighting the environmental and health risks posed by plastic pollution, emphasizing that plastic fails to degrade and harms aquatic life.

Jamiu encouraged residents to participate in government initiatives like the Blue Box Programme and separate plastics from regular waste for recycling, stressing the importance of protecting the environment.

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