Environment
Mararaba Residents Demand Refuse Receptacle
Some residents of Mararaba in Nasarawa State have appealed to the state government to provide refuse receptacles in the area.
Our correspondent reports that heaps of waste along the Abuja/Keffi Federal Highway constitutes an eyesore and a threat to the health of the people.
The residents told our correspondent that the situation was caused by the lack of refuse bins to dump waste generated from homes and market places.
Mrs Habiba Ibrahim, a resident, told our correspondent that if refuse receptacles were provided the issue of indiscriminate waste dumping would have been controlled.
“People are compelled to dump waste on the road because there is nothing they can do since everywhere is filled up with houses.”
In his contribution, Mr Aba Aba, a resident, said that management of waste was a major challenge in the area.
Aba said that Nasarawa as the nearest state to Abuja, should also be kept clean as the FCT.
“It seems that waste management is seen by the government as a burden rather too heavy to be handled.
“These are ways of inviting diseases like cholera, measles and other diseases associated with unclean environment.
“The outbreak of any disease, be it in urban cities or rural areas today is characterised by the lifestyle of people living in such area.
“We, Nigerians are not conscious of our environment and as such, our health is easily affected.
In her contribution, Miss Inikpi Iyeema, called for the placement of refuse bins along the road to poor waste disposal and poor sanitation attitude exhibited by many Nigerians.
Such a measure, the residents said would make it easier for the people and the government to control indiscriminate waste dumping.
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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