Environment
Commission Restates Commitment To Provision Of Quality Water
The Rivers State Water
Services Regulatory Commission (RSWSRC) has promised to create, promote and preserve efficient industry and market structures, as well as ensuring optimal utilization of resources for the provision of water services in the state.
The Director General of the Commission Mr. Christopher Obasiolu who said this during the commissioning of its office in Port Harcourt, also said that the Commission would reduce to the barest minimum the probability of anyone dying from waterborne diseases through its oversight functions of the water sector.
He described the ceremony as a milestone towards making Rivers State a better and healthier society.
“The RSWSRC will serve as sector Regulator, Licensor Referee, the Adjudicator and Ambudsman. It shall enforce compliance to all applicable regulations, maintain order and ensure sustainability of the investments in the sector, while ensuring that the interest of all stakeholders are protected” he said.
According to the Director General, “The RSWSRC has a broad scope. The authority of the Commission shall apply to state water agencies created under this law, all water services providers consumers and government ministries, departments and agencies, relevant donor/aid agencies.
He further described the launching as a testament to government’s resolve to take Rivers people a way from the trend of negative statistics prevalent across other states in the area of water supply and sanitation services.
Mr. Obasiolu said that, the Commission would ensure the safety, security, reliability and quality of service in the production and delivery of water to consumers, in addition to exercising control over waste water management and discharge.
“We want to therefore formally solicit the support and cooperation of all the stakeholders, especially service providers in Rivers State towards achieving these objectives.
“Water services providers must ensure that the health of the consumers take pre-eminence over all other considerations”.
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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