Environment
Uduaghan Vows To Remove Structures On Waterways
Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta, on Thursday, vowed to pull down all illegal structures and properties built on waterways in any part of the state.
Uduaghan, who gave the warning while inaugurating a 14-member state climate change team in Asaba, said that the government would no longer tolerate a situation where the interest of few individuals put the lives and property of majority in danger.
“As a proactive measure, we are setting up an inter-ministerial and departmental committee to start serious work on best solutions to adopt in confronting the challenges posed by climate change while working to protect our environment.”
“Like I said earlier, issues connected with preserving our environment are no longer sentimental. All blocked drains must be cleared.”
“Anyone whose structures are erected on areas that impede water flows must be ready to face the consequences.’’
Uduaghan said the state had earlier inaugurated a task force on flood control and the removal of illegal structures charged with the responsibility of pulling down of all illegal structures
“We have also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the UNDP on Territorial Approach to Climate Change.
“By this, the state will deepen its capacity to regulate environmental issues and find adaptation mechanisms, especially those related to oil pollution, flooding and ocean surge while taking advantage of sources of environmental funds to implement responses to climate change,” Uduaghan said.
Responding on behalf of the members, Mrs Felicia Adun, the Director in the Ministry of Environment, thanked the governor for the opportunity to serve.
She acknowledged that the time was apt for the state to checkmate climate challenges, especially those relating to oil pills. Adun pledged the team’s commitment to deliver on the task ahead, adding that timely intervention by the government would help prevent potential disaster caused by Nigeria’s Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) climate change.
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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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