From Richard Akintade, Osogbo
Osun State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, has announced the state government’s readiness to partner with non-governmental organizations ,NGOs, to support small and medium-scale enterprises ,SMEs, in adopting sustainable logistics practices.
The Speaker made the revelation while speaking as the Chairman of the Annual Lecture of College of Management and Social Sciences, Osun State University, Okuku Campus.
Egbedun emphasised the importance of green logistics in fostering long-term growth and environmental stewardship, especially as SMEs play a crucial role in the nation’s economy.
He called on scholars and the public to come up with innovative ideas to help SMEs integrate sustainable practices into their operations.
“The concept of green logistics has gained substantial traction globally, and Nigeria is no exception. As small and medium scale enterprises play a crucial role in the nation’s economy, integrating sustainable practices into their operations is essential for fostering long-term growth and environmental stewardship”.
“As the Osun State Government, we are ready to partner with non-governmental organizations to enable small and medium-scale enterprises to adopt green logistics practices”, Rt. Hon. Egbedun said.
In his keynote address, the guest speaker, Prof. Remi Aworemi from the Department of Transport Management at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, delivered a comprehensive presentation on the theme, “Green and Logistics: Paving the Path for Small and Medium Enterprises ,SMEs, Growth in Nigeria, towards Sustainable Development”.
Prof. Aworemi called for action to encourage SMEs in Nigeria to embrace green logistics through investment in education, leveraging technology, collaboration and innovation, and advocacy for supportive policies.
Earlier in his welcome address at the event, the Vice-Chancellor of the Osun State University, Prof. Odunayo Clement Adebooye, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic, Research, and Innovation Partnerships) Prof. Adetunji Lawrence Kehinde expressed appreciation to the speaker for his exemplary leadership role and his unwavering support for the university.
He added that he was selected to be the Chairman of the college Annual Lecture not because he is a representative of the people of Osun State, not limited to Odo Otin, but because of the significance of the topic.
Other eminent personalities and scholars present at the lecture are former Speaker of Osun State House of Assembly and Provost Osun State University College of Law, Rt. Hon. Mojeed Alabi, the Registrar of the School, Mrs Atinuke A. Oguntunde, past and present provost’s of the colleges.
