Environment
FG Promises Potable Water To All Nigerians
Mrs Sarah Ochekpe, the Minister of Water Resources, said on Thursday that the Federal Government was working towards ensuring potable water access to all Nigerians.
Ochekpe said this while inaugurating 40 latrines and two boreholes in AngwarBagudu and Karoga communities in Chikun local government area of Kaduna State.
She said this would help tackle the effect of poor sanitation and hygiene practices by community members.
She said the Federal Government had observed that poor sanitation and hygiene had been contributing to the outbreak of diseases.
She said open defecation, often practised in villages, had also been responsible for sanitation and hygiene-related diseases.
Sarah said the AngwarBagudu and Karoga community had been selected for the pilot implementation of the Community-led Total Sanitation (CLTS) by the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Centre (RWSSC).
Sarah advocated for water transfer technology, adding that this would tackle water sector challenges and improve service delivery to Nigerians.
“Access to potable water is a huge investment, but we are utilising avenue like the institute to provide water for Nigerians in the rural areas.”
She urged the benefiting communities to ensure that the projects were maintained as sanitation is a collective responsibility.
Commending the Minister, the Community Leader of Karoga village, MrTanko Jagaba, said the development was an indication that the Federal Government cares for rural dwellers.
“As a community, we feel honoured by what the Federal Government has done; we were remembered for good life project which is water.
“We are grateful and we hope this project would open more ways to development in this village.”
On his part, the District Head of AngwarBagudu in DaminshiVillage, also commended the Federal Government, saying that the projects would improve sanitation and hygiene practices in the community.
“We have been involved in open defecation which is responsible for the outbreak of diseases in this village,’’ he said
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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