Environment
Nsiegbe Commissions 10 Water Projects In PH
Lawmaker Member rep
resenting Port Harcourt Federal Constituency II, Hon (Mrs) Blessing Boma Nsiegbe, has commissioned ten boreholes in the constituency.
Speaking during the commissioning ceremony at the various wards across the constituency, Hon. (Mrs) Nsiegbe, said that the situation was a fulfillment of her promises to the people of the constituency to provide them with potable drinking water.
She said that the situation was also part of her empowerment programme to the people of Port Harcourt Constituency II, stressing that, with the completion of the projects, the problem of waterborne diseases prevalent in the constituency was over.
The honourable member however urged the various wards in the constituency to see the projects as their own, stressing that it beholves them to protect them.
She also called on them to see themselves as lucky to have water projects sited in their neighbourhood as many communities across the country don’t have the benefit of getting access to clean water.
The federal lawmaker also called on them to continue to pray for the success of the Jonathan administration as well as for the release of the Chibok College girls.
Hon (Mrs) Nsiegbe used the occasion to assure them of her real preparedness to attract more projects to the constituency and called for their continuous support.
Also speaking, the wife of the former Mayor of Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, Mrs Oroma Nmerukini, described the lawmaker as a God-sent leader to the constituency, stressing that it is the first time the people are experiencing such project from their representative from a federal lawmaker.
Mrs. Nmerukini said that the people were ready to support her to return to the House if she decides to run for a second term.
She also advised the benefitting communities to protect the projects.
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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