{
  "id": 18165908,
  "title": "Ondo expands private waste operators to 51",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/ondo-expands-private-waste-operators-to-51-18165908",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T19:06:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ondo-expands-private-waste-operators-to-51/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has expanded the number of private waste management companies operating in the state from 19 to 51, as part of comprehensive reforms aimed at enhancing sanitation and waste management. The governor also announced the provision of 120 waste skips and two modern compactor trucks, the reinstatement of the State Environmental Task Force after an 18-month hiatus, and the resumption of monthly environmental sanitation initiatives. Speaking at the launch of 65 Renewed Hope Environment Clubs in secondary schools and tertiary institutions in Akure, Aiyedatiwa stated that these reforms would bolster sanitation, safeguard public health, and foster environmental sustainability throughout the state. He also announced plans to draft the Ondo State Climate Change and Circular Economy Policy, as well as to review existing environmental legislation. Aiyedatiwa emphasized that environmental protection is vital for public health, economic growth, and sustainable development. The clubs, established under the Renewed Hope Initiative of First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will engage students in activities such as tree planting, recycling, waste segregation, water conservation, and community sanitation. Aiyedatiwa reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to responsible environmental management under the OUR EASE Developmental Agenda, noting that sustainable practices can generate jobs, spur entrepreneurship, and attract investment. His wife, Mrs Esther Aiyedatiwa, called upon students to serve as environmental advocates, while the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, endorsed the initiative and called for continued cooperation among government bodies, educational institutions, and communities. The Commissioner for Environment, Dr Tob Loko, stated that the clubs will broaden environmental education from the classroom to practical community action. These reforms underscore the Aiyedatiwa administration’s commitment to creating a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable Ondo State.",
  "summary": "Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has increased the number of private waste operators from 19 to 51 as part of reforms to improve sanitation. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-expands-private-waste-operators-to-51/",
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    "Ondo expands private waste operators from 19 to 51",
    "Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa reinstates State Environmental Task Force",
    "Environment clubs engage students in sustainability activities"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}