Environment
Sanitation Railway Traders Impose Fines On Defaulters
Traders at the Rail
way Market Port Harcourt have imposed a fine of one thousand naira on defaulters of the weekly Thursday sanitation exercises.
Speaking to Tide Environment Desk reporters during the exercise, some traders said that those absent during the exercise were made to pay the fine.
They said that the Thursday weekly sanitation exercise was being carried out to keep the area clean.
Mr. Samuel Chinedu, a trader said that the exercise was based on the order by the Rivers State Government which declared Thursday every week as special sanitation day for market traders.
He said that, no trader did anything until the end of the exercise.
On his part, Chief O. Dan said that environmental sanitation was something everybody must embrace as cleanliness is next to godliness.
“It is important in the society, because when the environment is clean, there would be no sicknesses” he said.
Also speaking, Mr. Amaechi Madubuchi said that traders in the area had no option, but to keep their environment clean.
According to him, a clean environment guarantees good health and attract customers, thereby helping to increase business activities “If the place is dirty, no customer will come. That is why we do this sanitation every Thursday,” he said.
Another trader, Stella Ozoemena also told The Tide that sanitation must be embraced by everyone, as it promote healthy living.
She said that apart from the Thursday exercise, some traders keep their shops clean every day. Mrs Ozoemena also said that the Thursday exercise had now become a weekly ritual for every trader in the market.
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Flooded portion on Route 7, Federal Housing Estate, Ikot Ansa in Calabar last Tuesday.
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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