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UNIDO names Ogun for flagship green economy project
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UNIDO names Ogun for flagship green economy project

The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has recognized Ogun State in Nigeria as one of the core states driving the country's transition to a circular economy. This designation comes as part of Project 220145 Component 2, which aims to promote sustainable practices and reduce emissions. The announcement was made during a UNIDO workshop in Abeokuta, where the Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, highlighted Ogun's environmental initiatives, such as distributing biomass smokeless stoves, deploying electric motorcycles and compressed natural gas buses, and implementing waste management programs like the Blue Box scheme and Plastic for Cash recycling. Oresanya emphasized these efforts as part of broader strategies to reduce pollution, create green jobs, and support a sustainable future. UNIDO's National Field Coordinator, Emem Umana, praised Ogun's commitment to circular economy goals and encouraged continued progress.

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UNIDO names Ogun for flagship green economy project

The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has recognized Ogun State in Nigeria as one of the core states driving the country's transition to a circular economy. This designation comes as part of Project 220145 Component 2, which aims to promote sustainable practices and reduce emissions. The announcement was made during a UNIDO workshop in Abeokuta, where the Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, highlighted Ogun's environmental initiatives, such as distributing biomass smokeless stoves, deploying electric motorcycles and compressed natural gas buses, and implementing waste management programs like the Blue Box scheme and Plastic for Cash recycling. Oresanya emphasized these efforts as part of broader strategies to reduce pollution, create green jobs, and support a sustainable future. UNIDO's National Field Coordinator, Emem Umana, praised Ogun's commitment to circular economy goals and encouraged continued progress.

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