Environment
Lawmaker Commissions Water Scheme In Rivers Community
The lawmaker representing Andoni-Opobo/Nkoro Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon Awajinombek D. Abiante has commissioned a potable water scheme in Oyorokoto community in Andoni Local Government Area.
The scheme, which was part of his campaign promises to the people has a capacity of producing five thousand gallons of water per day.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara said Hon. Abiante should be commended for attracting the project to the community.
Rt. Hon. Dogara, who was represented by the member representing Bonny/Degema Federal Constituency, Hon Randolph Brown described the project as a testimony to the quality of representations of lawmakers from Rivers State in the National Assembly.
He however regretted that despite the continuous surge of ocean especially coastal erosion as a result of climate change, more attention is being paid to desertification in the Northern part of the country.
Also speaking, Rivers State Governor, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike commended Hon. Abiante for attracting projects that have direct bearing on the lives of the people.
The Governor, who was represented by the State Commissioner for Works, Hon. Dumnamene Deekor, said that if the fishing industry in the community is well harnessed, the economy of the state would be improved.
The Governor also directed the Chairman of Andoni Local Government Area to liaise with the community with the view to setting up a committee to manage the water scheme.
Earlier, Hon. Awajinombek Abiante, said that the project was a product of his continuous engagements with the authority, particularly the leadership of the House, adding that the situation led to the approval of the water scheme by the Speaker, Rt Hon. Yakubu Dogara.
The lawmaker said that further upgrading of the scheme including reticulation is needed to improve its standard and quality.
Hon Abiante also commended Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara and the Inspector- General of Police for approving a division of the Marine Police at Oyorokoto but added that projects included in the budget of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) are yet to be executed in the area.
The Oyorokoto community which spoke through Prince Martin Isaruk lamented the continuous threat to the security of the community by hoodlums and urged for action on the construction of a Police Division in the area.
Prince Isaruk also called on the Andoni Local Government Council to assist the community with resources and personnel to maintain the water scheme.
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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