Environment
Speedboat Owners Want RSG To Clean Waterways’ Debris
The Okrika Speedboat Owners Association has appealed to the Rivers State Government and other relevant agencies to help clean the volume of debris on the waterways and creeks in the area.
The spokesman of the association, Hon George Otta made the appeal in a chat with our correspondent in his office at Okrika last Monday.
Hon Otta said as a corporate organisation on public service, one of their greatest challenges had been hard objects, refuse and debris that have invested the creeks and waterways, thereby causing hazard to boat operators as well as passengers.
He decried the attitude of residents of Port Harcourt for dumping wastes on the waterways, which according to him should be condemned in its entirety.
The Public Relations Officer of the association disclosed that the body had made frantic efforts to ensure that the debris and dredging pipes abandoned within the area were removed to afford unecessary boat mishaps and appealed to other relevant agencies and the various communities to assist the union.
Hon Otta also called for an enlightenment and sensitisation programme on how best to bag and package wastes rather than dumping them on the creeks and waterways.
The Okrika Speedboat Owners Association Image Maker on bahalf of the entire members thanked the Local Government Chairman, Chief Phillimon Kingoli for donating life jackets to the association and further appealed to all to emulate his gesture.
He applauded the efforts of the Commander, Sector Three of Joint Task Force (JTF), Col Oloyede for ensuring safety of lives and property along the waterways and creeks, adding that with his efforts, sea piracy has drastically reduced.
Collins Barasimeye
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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