Environment
US To Introduce Mechanisms For Climate Change
The United States Consul-General in Lagos, Mr Joseph Stafford, last Tuesday reiterated the American government’s commitment to supporting Nigeria to build adaptation and mitigation mechanisms for climate change.
Stafford told our correspondent in Lagos that developing countries like Nigeria would need the support of their developed partners in mitigating the effects of climate change in their communities.
“The U.S. government is aware of the challenge of mitigating the effects of climate change on development. The U.S knows that developing countries will be worst hit by the effects of the change.
“The government is, therefore, working with the Nigerian government, stakeholders and other relevant agencies in building adaptation and mitigation structures across communities throughout the country”, he said.
The Consul-General said the U.S. government, through its Agency for international Development (USAID), was working with the various levels of government on a coordinated policy of reducing the effects of climate change.
Stafford also reiterated the U.S. government’s poise to sustain its partnership with Nigeria in the area of food security, public health and security in the Niger Delta region.
“Climate Change has today become a global problem that needs global intervention to handle, especially in the developing parts of the world.
“Nigeria and the U.S have high level cooperation in so many areas. And the U.S. government cannot close its eyes to any threat to Nigeria,” he said.
The Consul-General said the U.S. government was planning to initiate an international dialogue to deal with climate change effects in its partnering countries.
He, therefore, urged the various levels of government in Nigeria to liaise with USAID, to enable them to be able to access the agency’s facilities to adapt and mitigate climate change.
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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