Environment
Rivers Communities Want Govt, NDDC To Tackle Bad Road
Residents of Igbo Etche and other communities in Etche Local Government Area have called on the Rivers State Government and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to come to their aid following the deplorable conditions of the Rumuokwurushi/Igbo Etche road.
The road constructed in 2016 by the Rivers State Government is in deplorable state, thereby making movement of persons and goods from Etche Local Government Area, the South East and other parts of the country to Port Harcourt, the state capital difficult.
A cross section of the people who spoke with The Tide pleaded with the Rivers State Government to consider the road for reconstruction.
They noted that the poor condition of the road is making it difficult for people living in the area to maintain contact with other parts of the State.
A resident Mr. Chika Onyebuenyi said, life is becoming difficult for the thousands of residents of the area due to the poor condition of the road.
He said, the road is now the gateway to the South East region of the country stressing that motorists coming from Aba and other parts of the South East now ply the Igbo Etche road because of the bad condition of the Aba/Port Harcourt express way.
Also speaking, another resident Favour Aimatu said man hours are being lost daily on the road due to its terrible state.
He said the situation has become a big security risk as criminals use the bad spots on the road to harrass innocent passengers.
On his part Hyke Onyenwe pleaded with the State Government to come to the aid of the people by fixing bad spots on the road.
Mr. Ifeanyi John, another resident decried the poor condition of the road and called for urgent intervention.
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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