Environment
VC Urges Environmental Awareness
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt, Prof. Stephen Okodudu has urged the public to utilise the environmental resources in a conservative base manner.
Speaking during the book public presentation “The Niger Delta: An Environmental Perspective” authored by Prof. Enuvie G. Akpokodje in Port Harcourt, the VC said the environment is part of humanity.
Okodudu noted that the environment is not a resource inherited from our ancestors, but a resource we hold in trust for our future generations.
He further appealed to the public to utilise the environmental resources in such a way that shows a concern for future generations.
“ By way of sustainable 2, we should be very conscious of the fact that we are not going to be the last generation to live here on earth, “ he said.
According to him, the book is a compendium of a number of historical information and also worthy resource material for researchers.
He added that the book serves as a collection of data base upon which researchers can advance the frontiers of the Niger Delta region.
Speaking, the Chairman of the Occasion, Prof. Mimi D. Briggs commended the team for coming together to find a way that will improve the Niger Delta region.
Prof. Briggs said Niger Delta was a clean and habitable environment before all manner of exploitative activities started degrading the region.
“The environment is an important part of humanity. If the environment is badly degraded, it will no longer be able to support life appropriately, which will affect subsequent generations.
“The environment we had in Niger Delta was a good one until exploitative activities started working on them and now we have a very badly degraded environment. Is this what we are going to leave for our future generations?. Will this environment be able to sustain and provide the needs in the future?. he noted.
According to him, it is book like this that can tell us the state of things, adding that the book is very appropriate at this time.
The Lead Editor of the book, Prof. Enuvie G. Akpokodje said the book is a parting gift to the work of academy after over 40 years of service in the academy.
By: Iragunima Benice
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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