To align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the JCI EdoBronze and Kyrus Recycling Agency collaborated on a one-day cleaning initiative to rid Edo State of refuse, especially plastics.
The cleaning exercise, held on the monthly sanitation day in the state, started from the 3rd Junction to Ramat Park, with the primary aim of combating the dirt on the Ikpoba River and its environment in Benin City.
Speaking of the initiative in a statement on Thursday, President, JCI EdoBronze, Akin-Ola Eloghosa, said the cleaning was successful due to the dedication and collaborative efforts of volunteers, stakeholders, environmental advocates, community members, and other partner organisations.
Apart from the Kyrus Recycling Agency, he noted that the Edo State Ministry of Environment, Vine Stability Initiative, and YALI Network Edo contributed their time, resources, and expertise towards achieving the objectives of the initiative.
Eloghosa emphasised the need for continuous environmental education, stronger community
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