Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has launched the Edo State Environmental Compliance Corps (EECC) as part of his administration’s efforts to strengthen environmental protection, public health, and responsible governance.
The governor inaugurated the 100-member corps on Wednesday, urging them to carry out their duties with courage, integrity, and a strong sense of purpose. He emphasized that their conduct should inspire compliance, earn public respect, and build trust in government institutions.
Represented at the event by the Commissioner for Finance, Emmanuel Okoebor, Okpebholo charged the corps to operate with professionalism, discipline, and respect for the law, while engaging closely with communities to promote environmental awareness and compliance.
According to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Patrick Ebojele, the governor noted that a clean environment is both a social necessity and an economic imperative that supports productivity, investment, and overall well-being.
The Commissioner for Environment and Sustainability, Nosa Adams, explained that the 100 personnel constitute the first batch of the EECC. He said they were selected through a credible process and underwent an intensive four-day training to enforce the newly signed Edo State Environmental Waste Management and Pollution Law.
Adams added that the law is comprehensive, covering all aspects of environmental protection and ecosystem management, and that the corps will be deployed across the state’s three senatorial districts to ensure compliance.