World Environment Day 2025 was celebrated at the Owu Palace, in partnership with the Ogun State Ministry of Environment. It was hosted as a significant event, though the world day is actually June 5.HRM Oba Prof Saka Adelola Matemilola FNSE, Otileta VII Olowu Oluyalo of Owu Kingdom Abeokuta, welcomed the First Lady, Her Excellency Mrs Bamidele Abiodun, as the Special Guest of Honour at the presence of many community leaders, government officials, politicians, Commissioners, stakeholders, students and traditional Rulers.
The theme #BeatPlasticPollution highlighted the urgent need to reduce plastic waste and its environmental impact. A shining example was little Anu Fayemi age 12 from ANLG Primary School, Oke Ago-Owu Abeokuta, who was showcased Chief Abiodun Lasile Orunto Owu Kingdom Abeokuta. His initiative in our community is turning waste to wealth by collecting plastic.
Let us jointly save our environment for the benefit of all.
