Environment
35 Environmental Sanitation Offenders Nabbed In Badagry
No fewer than 35 people
were arrested last Saturday in Badagry, Lagos State, over alleged contravention of the movement restriction order of the state government during environmental sanitation.
The alleged offenders were arrested by officials of the Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) at the Seme Border and Badagry Town.
Mr Hontonyon Bamgbose, the Chairman, Badagry West Local Council Development Area (LDCA), however, said that there had been an improvement in the response of residents to the exercise.
“The low number of offenders arrested in March shows that the sensitisation campaign by the council on the exercise is yielding results,’’ he said.
Bamgbose said that the council embarked on the sensitisation to prevent outbreak of an epidemic in the LCDA and the entire Badagry Community.
“It is a thing of joy that our efforts have begun to yield positive results, especially on health-related issues, knowing that Badagry West is a rural area.
”This shows the effect of the aggressive campaign we embarked upon to explain to our people the importance of sanitation,” he said
The council chairman said that the number of people violating the restriction of movement order had reduced compared to the number in the past.
He said that during the February environmental sanitation, only 22 people were arrested over the offence.
“Though there was a slight increase in the number of offenders this month, it still shows that there is an improvement,’’ Bamgbose said.
The chairman said that those arrested would be prosecuted at the Lagos State Special Offences Court at Alausa, Ikeja.
Bamgbose urged the residents not to relent in keeping their environments clean at all times.
Lagos State observes environmental sanitation from 7a.m. to 10a.m. every last Saturday of the month.
There is restriction of movement of persons and vehicles during the exercise.
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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