A renowned environmentalist, Desmond Majekodunmi, has hailed the Lagos State government for its new environmental law.
Majekodunmi lauded Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s vision of ensuring that every Lagosian has a right to clean, safe and healthy environment.
He said the new law is a consolidation of what started few years ago which is aimed at putting Lagos where it ought to be and make Lagosians live in a normal, healthy environment.
The new environmental law also sets up the State Environmental Trust Fund to be independently managed by an SEC (Stock Exchange Commission) regulated Board of Trustee with the aim of promoting the development and improvement of the state’s environmental performance and sustainability.
This will create a system that can attract funds from persons, organisations and authorities required to tackle environmental issues as well as fund and promote the creation of job opportunities for youths in waste management and waste recycling among others.