Environment
Rivers Community Decries Presence Of Poisonous Substance In Water Sources
Indigenes of Ogale Community in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State have decried the continuous presence of Bonzynes in their water sources across section of indigenes of the community who spoke to The Tide in an interview said the situation has forced the entire community to depend on sachet water both for drinking and other domestic uses.
They stressed the need for the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) to fast track the process of providing potable water to the community.
Chief Harrison Olungwe who spoke in The Tide on the issue, said it is worrisome that the people of Ogale have continue to suffer the effect of water pollution.
Olungwe said, he now depends on sachet water for drinking and other domestic purposes.
He said the boreholes recently constructed by HYPREP in the community have not solved the problem of water supply in the area.
According to him, Ogale needs industrialised water system that can be distributed to all households in the area.
Olungwe who is the head chief of Mbumeta community, Ogale, said the community is now sensitizing people to stop using polluted and contaminated water in the area.
Also speaking Chief Abel Olungwe, stressed the need for collaboration between the state and federal governments to provide water to the people. He said the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) water facilities at Aleto can be utilized by the authority to provide water not just to Ogale community but the entire Eleme Local Government Area.
“Government should use what we have on ground to provide water to the community,” he said.
He further confirmed that because of the presence of Benzyne on water in the area, the people have been asked to source for water outside to avoid an out of break of epidemic.
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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