An industrialist, Caroline Omotoso has blamed the use of fossil fuels on the depletion of ozone layers which has negative effects on the environment in the country.
Omotoso, who is also the Managing Director of Johnvents Industries, said her company has unveiled plans to install new gas plants across its factories in the country to reduce the greenhouse effect affecting the environment.
Speaking in Akure, the Ondo State capital, Omotoso said there was a need to shift from fossil fuels that would usher in an unwavering commitment towards a greener future.
According to her, the installation of the new gas plant would completely phase out the ozone-depleting substances and safeguard the environment.
She maintained that Johnvents Group is wholeheartedly committed to safeguarding the ozone layer and the environment at large.
Omotosho said the organization identified three major greenhouse gases which included Carbon dioxide (CO2), Methane, and Oxide—stand at the forefront of atmospheric disruption and the organization is taking bold steps to combat GHG through two strategic approaches.
She listed the strategic approaches to include: promoting sustainable farming practices and transitioning to low-carbon energy with Innovative Gas plants.
Her words “Numerous farming practices have been identified as contributors to ozone depletion and environmental degradation. Such practices include deforestation, the use of harmful pesticides and fertilizers, and indiscriminate bush burning.”
She explained that to counteract these detrimental actions, Johnvents Group has implemented its first phase series of initiatives such as organizing comprehensive training and awareness programmes in cocoa-producing regions.
She said “The trainings focused on sustainable practices, providing cocoa nurseries to farmers, supplying exclusively approved pesticides and fertilizers to registered farmers, and offering incentives to farmers who participate in and complete the Rainforest Alliance certification program.
“Johnvents Group is set to transition from fossil fuels into gas plants. These cutting-edge gas plants serve as an eco-friendly and cleaner energy source, markedly diminishing GHG emissions associated with conventional fossil fuels”.
“This transition aligns seamlessly with Johnvents Group’s unwavering commitment to reducing the environmental footprint of its operations.
“Through investments in sustainable practices and the adoption of low-carbon energy sources, Johnvents Group is taking decisive strides toward safeguarding the ozone layer and preserving our precious atmosphere.”