Environment
MOSOP Faults NOSDRA On Ogoni Clean-Up
The Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP) has described as irresponsible, statement by the National Oil Spills Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA), blaming the non-commencement of the Ogoni clean-up exercise on illegal oil bunkering.
Publicity Secretary of the movement, Mr. Fegalo Nsuke, who said this in an interview with The Tide in Port Harcourt said that NOSDRA should be ashamed that two years after it flagged off the so called clean-up, no fund was released by the Federal Government for the exercise.
Nsuke also regretted that two years after, Ogoni people have continued to drink polluted water as well as live in polluted environment.
“That statement is ridiculous. NOSDRA should be ashamed that two years after the flag off process, Ogoni people still drink polluted water and live in polluted environment.”
He said that since government knows those who are doing the illegal oil bunkering, they should go after them and stop giving excuse for their ineptitude.
The MOSOP spokesman also called on the agency to explain how illegal oil bunkering can affect the cleanup exercise since it was alleged that illegal oil bunkering activities are being done in collusiion with the security agencies.
He also argued that illegal oil bunkering is not the problem of Ogoniland but the entire Niger Delta region.
It would be recalled that in an interview with newsmen in Port Harcourt, the Zonal Director of the National Oil Spills Response and Detection Agency (NOSDRA) Mr. Cyril Nkangwung had blamed the delay in the cleanup exercise to the proliferations of illegal oil bunkering activities in Ogoniland.
Mr. Nkangwung also said that the security agencies have stepped up effort to track down the illegal oil bunkerers as well as ensure that vessels ladden with illegal petroleum products are no longer destroyed, but the contents will be sent to the refineries for recycling.
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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