Environment
Sanitation Authority Decries Lack Of Dump Site
The chairman of the Rivers State Environmental Sanitation Authority. Mr. Isobo Jack, has fingered out the unavailability of designated waste dump fields as a major problem of the authority.
Mr. Jack made this known to the honourable Commissioner for Environment last week when he made his maiden inspection visit on the Rivers State Environmental Sanitation Authority, Port Harcourt.
The chairman had briefed the commissioner and his entourage which included the permanent secretary of the ministry of Environment, Mr. Rufus Godwins on problems of the authority among which are: undesignated waste dump fields, broken down equipment to carry out their job, inadequate revenue to pay adhoc staff etc.
Mr. Isobo Jack explained that in a bid to ensure a regulatory habit in waste disposal, the authority closed down receptacles that were not created by the government, a situation that had subjected the authority to the use of burrow pits, many of which he complained are already filled.
He explained that his authority’s obvious handicaps forced it to recall some contractors who were originally dropped for lack of good performance.
Responding, the commissioner for Environment, Dr Nyema Weli, expressed dismay at the level of dilapidation of infrastructure in the authority stating that the task of environmental cleanliness cannot be achieved without good infrastructure.
He however, condemned the attitude of absolute dependence on government by the people on the cleanliness of the state, and called on companies, institutions etc to contributed their quota, while the government provides the instruments.
Dr. Weli, urged every resident to be a vanguard against unauthorised waste dumping as a way towards achieving the needed restoration of the garden city status of Port Harcourt.
While charging the sanitation Authority to prioritise her needs the commissioner called for the rebuilding of the workshop which he explained would be necessary for the maintenance of the equipment needs of the authority.
He later addressed a group of hotlines and other stakeholders in environment, on the need to imbibe the culture of cleanliness in the execution of their daily duties.
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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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