Soludo sets to create 5000 jobs through plastic recycling

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Soludo sets to create 5000 jobs through plastic recycling. 

NKIRU NWAGBO.
Awka

The Anambra State Commissioner for Environment, Mr Felix Odimegwu, Thursday, said the State government was poised to create over 5000 jobs through waste and plastic recycling.

Odimegwu, who stated this at Awka, the State capital at second edition of Anambra community Plastic Waste Recycling Challenge organised by the ministry in collaboration with Anambra State Waste Recyclers Association (ASWRA), added that governor Chukwuma Soludo's led administration would recover 100,000 tonnes of plastic waste in 2024.



According to him, the State would through waste recycling sanitise and reclaim the environment from erosion and other ecological challenges threatening the human existence through collaborative efforts of individuals, communities, schools, businesses, institutions, among others.



In his words "This challenge will once again engage our 179 communities in a spirited competition to see the communities that can collect the most plastic waste. It will involve awareness programs, clean-up drives, and innovative solutions to plastic waste management. We will recognize and reward efforts of those communities who go above and beyond in their commitment to a cleaner Anambra.



"The prizes for this year's challenge are one million Naira (First Prize), five hundred thousand Naira (second Prize), and two hundred and fifty thousand Naira (Third Prize). The initiative will create indirect jobs in the industrial and environmental sectors, fostering economic growth while promoting environmental sustainability,.




Continuing, the Commissioner said "Last year, in 2023, we embarked on an ambitious journey with the first edition of the Plastic Waste Recovery Challenge. It was a groundbreaking initiative that mobilized communities, fostered environmental awareness, and achieved remarkable success in tackling plastic pollution across our beloved Anambra State. Our target was to recover 10,000 tonnes of plastic waste, but thanks to the overwhelming participation and dedication of our communities, we exceeded that goal, recovering over 20,000 tonnes. This significant impact filled us with hope and determination.


"Today, as we launch the second edition of this challenge, we do so with renewed energy and an even greater resolve to create a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable Anambra for ourselves and future generations. This year's challenge, "Plastic Waste Recovery Challenge 2.0," builds on the solid foundation we laid last year. It is a testament to our collective will to make a lasting difference.



"Plastic pollution remains one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time. It threatens our ecosystems, wildlife, and even our health. However, we have seen firsthand the power of community action. We have seen that when individuals, families, schools, businesses, and organizations unite, we can effectively combat plastic waste.The "Plastic Waste Recovery Challenge 2.0" is more than just a campaign; it is a movement. It is a call to action for every Anambra citizen to take responsibility for our environment. It is a challenge to each of us to reduce, reuse, and recycle. It is an opportunity to educate ourselves and others about the importance of sustainable practices and the impact of plastic pollution.



"This year, we have set an ambitious target to recover 100,000 tonnes of plastic waste. We believe that with your continued support and dedication, we can achieve and even surpass this goal. The challenge will once again engage our communities in a spirited competition to see the communities that can collect the most plastic waste. It will involve awareness programs, clean-up drives, and innovative solutions to plastic waste management.

Earlier, Anambra State governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, represented by his Deputy, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, while flagging off the exercise, urged the citizenry to become environmental advocates by internalising the habits of managing and disposing waste properly.



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