Environment
FCT Introduces House-To-House Sanitation Inspection
Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Environmental Health Officers will soon embark on house to house visits to ensure cleaner homes and environment in the territory.
The Assistant Director, Environmental Health and Safety Department of the FCT, Alhaji Ali Kaka, made this known when he visited the Sa’Peyi (traditional ruler) of Garki at the weekend in Abuja.
“They (sanitary inspectors) will not only inspect the environment but will enter people’s rooms to ensure that they keep their homes clean.
“We used to carry out monthly sanitation but the majority of the people don’t actively participate in the exercise.
“Most of them will be inside their houses without keeping their environment clean.
“We felt that the best way is to go back to the olden days when people used to keep their environment clean.
“That is why the environmental health officers or ‘wale wale’ in the local language will go out now to inspect each house.
“Defaulters will be fined; that’s why we are forewarning them by sensitising them on the need to keep their surroundings, gutters and houses clean.
“We want them to know that things have changed. That is why we are here to inform the traditional rulers. They will go with us to sensitise their people.’’
Kaka told the chief that the aim of the visit was to sensitise the people and for the community heads to be involved to ensure the success of the plan.
He said the department would continue to sensitise the public to enable everybody to key into the programme to restore cleanliness to the territory.
The District Head of Garki, Mr Jacob Garki, who represented the Sa’peyi, said that since monthly sanitation was not enough, there was the need to make people understand that health is wealth.
Garki said the idea was laudable and should be supported by all to ensure that the environment was made clean.
“We will appoint people within the next one or two weeks to go round the community. This group will consist of every tribe; every ethnic group will be involved.
“Anyone who turns deaf ears to the directive should not blame the environmental authority.’’
Garki said he had requested for disposable bags and waste bins be given to the community.
The Tide learnt that home-to-home visits would override the monthly sanitation observed every last Saturday of the month in Abuja.
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Thursday, launched an awareness campaign, aimed at educating residents on the increasing impact of climate change.
The campaign also seeks to enlighten residents on the urgent need for personal and community protection measures.
During the launch in Uyo on Thursday, the Akwa Ibom Director of NOA, Mr Mkpoutom Mkpoutom, said that the campaign aims at enlightening residents, about the changes in weather patterns.
He said that this includes unpredictable rise in temperatures, and how these changes threaten public health across the state.
Mkpoutom noted that the current weather was not harmattan, but an extreme form of air pollution, which is harmful to health as it could cause oxidative stress which affects body balance.
“Our environment is changing rapidly, and the effects are evident in the disruptions faced by our communities.
“It is paramount that every citizen of Akwa Ibom understands these changes and take necessary steps to protect themselves, their families, and their livelihoods,” he said.
He appealed to citizens to take the following precautions which include wearing of nose mask, drinking sufficient water, covering of food and water to keep away dust, washing fruits thoroughly before eating, among others.
He directed all NOA structures within the state to engage with local communities through town hall meetings and collaboration.
He also urged engagement with schools and community leaders, to disseminate vital information on early warning signs, as well as safety protocols during extreme weather conditions.
The Chairman of Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State, Ms Surah Animashaun, has urged traders of Aiyetoro and Oluwo fish markets to consistently ensure a hygienic trading environment.
She urged the traders to maintain cleanliness and observe proper environmental sanitation in the markets.
Animashaun said this during a visit to some of the market areas in Epe on Saturday.
She said that clean markets were critical to public health.According to her, poor sanitation could lead to the outbreak of communicable diseases, especially in fish markets, where waste management must be handled with extra care.
The council chairman urged traders to dispose of refuse appropriately, avoid indiscriminate dumping of waste, and ensure regular cleaning of stalls and surroundings
She noted that environmental hygiene is a collective responsibility, adding that everyone should be involved in this development.
Animashaun also warned that the local government would not hesitate to enforce existing environmental laws, including sanctions against defaulters.
She assured traders of the council’s commitment to providing adequate waste disposal facilities and regular monitoring to sustain a clean and healthy market environment.
The council boss also urged traders to desist from selling by the roadside, so as to avoid accidents, noting that several motor accidents had occurred along the Aiyetoro market area.
“We, therefore, urge traders to stop selling on the roadside,” she said.
President, Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Mrs Margaret Oguntala, has inaugurated the construction of 18 units residential terrace in highbrow Alausa area of Lagos toward bridging the nation’s shelter gap.
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