Environment
Ogoni Cleanup: Group Wants Minister’s Sack …As Prophet Donates Water Project To Nonwa
The leadership of Ken Sarowiwa Associates has called for the sack of the Minister of Environment over the non provision of potable drinking water to Ogoni communities.
National Co-ordinator of the group, Chief Gani Topba who said this in an interview with newsmen in Port Harcourt decried the high rate of waterborne diseases in the area.
Topba said that the Federal Government through the minister ought to have provided clean potable drinking water to Ogoni communities as recommended by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report.
The National Coordinator who commended the leadership of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) for its medical outreach in Ogoniland, however said that the health outreach will not check waterborne diseases in the area.
In a related development General Overseer of Trinity Power Flow Ministry, Aleto, Prophet Lucky Nnah, has commissioned a 3000 litre capacity water project in Buedere Community in Tai Local Government Area.
Speaking during the commissioning of the project, Prophet Nnah, said the gesture was part of his contribution towards the eradication of waterborne diseases in the area.
The cleric who decried the high rate of water borne diseases in rural community, stressed the need for governments to come to the aide of the people by providing potable drinking water for them.
Prophet Nnah also called on wealthy individuals from the area to complement governments effort by providing social amenities for their communities.
Also speaking, the Vicar, Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Nonwa, Venerable Toka Kagbara commended Prophet Nnah for identifying with the needs of the community. Ven. Kagbara also called on wealthy individuals from the community to emulate Prophet Nnah by coming home to identify with their people.
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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