The Oyo State Government has launched OYO S’Ọ̀RỌ̀ S’ÓKÈ S’ÍTA (OYO SSS), a digital environmental enforcement and compliance platform designed to strengthen sanitation governance, enhance transparency, and promote active citizen participation across the State.
The Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Hon. Ademola Aderinto, on Monday during the official launch held at the Local Government Staff Building, Secretariat, Ibadan, described the initiative as a landmark governance reform that will institutionalize environmental accountability and strengthen enforcement structures across Oyo State.
He emphasized that OYO SSS is not merely a reporting application, but a structured digital system that transforms how environmental violations are reported, verified, enforced, and monitored,first of it’s kind.
Speaking further, the Commissioner stated that environmental protection is a collective responsibility and called on residents to actively support the initiative.
According to him, “This work is a collective effort. People need to speak up. See it, Report it, Stop it.”
He urged residents to promptly report acts such as dumping refuse in gutters, blocking drainage channels, illegal waste disposal during or after rainfall, burning of waste in unauthorized places, and other environmental violations.
He also encouraged citizens to report scavengers operating unlawfully and any activity capable of endangering public health or obstructing sanitation efforts.
The Commissioner assured residents that reports made through the platform would be treated with strict confidentiality, stressing that the identity of any individual who reports environmental violations would remain anonymous.
“If you report to our platform, your identity will remain anonymous,” he stated. “We are encouraging people to participate. The person who reports will be protected, and verified reports will attract appropriate rewards.”
He called on all residents of the State to join hands with the government in ensuring a cleaner environment.
“Let us join hands to support this initiative. It is a collective responsibility to keep Oyo State clean,” he added.
Hon. Aderinto further stressed that when investors see a clean and well-managed Oyo State, it builds confidence and attracts more investment opportunities that will benefit the people of the State.
Speaking thereafter, the Secretary to the State Government, prof. Musibau Babatunde, noted that the government observed that some individuals still engage in illegal dumping, erect structures that obstruct waterways, and block drainage channels, making it difficult to maintain a clean and healthy environment.
He stated that the OYO S’Ọ̀RỌ̀ S’ÓKÈ S’ÍTA platform was introduced to make it easy for residents to report environmental hazards and violations across the State.
According to him, the initiative is designed to encourage citizens to report infractions whenever they see them, adding that a dedicated digital platform has now been created to facilitate swift reporting and response.
He further disclosed that the system includes provisions for appropriate rewards and incentives for verified reports, thereby motivating residents to actively participate in keeping Oyo State clean.
The Secretary emphasized that environmental sustainability requires shared responsibility and assured that the State Government remains committed to ensuring strict compliance with environmental regulations.
In his remarks, the Chairman, House Committee on Environment, Hon. Olorunpoto Rahman, representing Oyo East/Oyo West State Constituency, commended the Ministry for the initiative, describing it as timely and proactive. He noted that the platform would strengthen environmental governance and enhance compliance across the State.
He assured that the House of Assembly would provide the necessary legislative backing to ensure the sustainability of the initiative.
In his welcome address, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Dr. Sunday Ojelabi, urged residents to take full advantage of the opportunity for the collective good and to collaborate with the Ministry in ensuring a cleaner Oyo State.
Also speaking, the General Manager, ITC Advisory Services, Mr. Olabode Ajetunmobi, explained that the OYO SSS platform is a digital application accessible through a mobile app and web interface.
He disclosed that residents can submit reports by uploading pictures and videos as evidence through the platform, and also report environmental violations via WhatsApp on 09116696777, after which appropriate action will be taken.
He added that verified environmental violations will attract fines in accordance with existing regulations, emphasizing that the system is designed to promote accountability and ensure Oyo State remains clean and environmentally compliant.
