Environment
Politician Cautions On Environmental Pollution
Going by the incessant out-break of contagious diseases in various parts of Nigeria, renowned politician and stakeholder of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Pali -Alabo Maxwell Fubara, has enjoined his constituents to guard against environmental pollution in their respective domains.
Speaking at one-day Sensitisation training and empowerment programme titled: “Community Sanitation Modeling Awareness Campaign” which he sponsored in Opobo Town recently, Fubara noted that all hands must be on deck to ensure that such contagious diseases, such as, Lassa Fever, Ebola virus, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Cholera, Chicken and Monkey pox among others did not break out in any part of Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area.
He disclosed that, “we must remain healthy because most of the incidents of flooding and environmental pollution are caused by ignorance and deliberate action by people.
The reason for the training, he stressed “is to educate the people so that we shall all be free from contagious diseases”.
Fubara, a RSU-trained environmentalist further explained that he drew about 250 trainees from the LGA to learn the new model of keeping the environment clean so that they would now go back to their various communities, wards and units to enlighten others about the importance of carrying out good environmental practices at all times.
He, however, urged Opobo/Nkoro residents to eschew anything capable of attracting air and water borne diseases, noting that they should always wash their hands thoroughly and ensure a modern toilet system.
Meanwhile, Pali-Alabo Maxwell Fubara, has used the opportunity of the training to advise trainees and other residents of the LGA to ensure that the area is kept clean always apart from the government-approved days of sanitation in the state, stressing that they should shun the ugly behaviours of disposing garbage indiscriminately, especially traders, school children and even adults, warning that henceforth anyone caught in the habit will be punished accordingly.
He also appealed to health workers in the LGA to live up to their duties, especially, sanitary officials to ensure that drainages and other water channels are kept clear.
Bethel Sam Toby
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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