Environment
Commissioner Identifies Reasons For Flooding
The Rivers State Commissioner for Environment, Dr Nyema Weli has identified building in water Ways and the indiscriminate litter of satchel water packet as some factors responsible for flooding in the state.
Dr Weli disclosed this in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, when staff of African Centre for Environmental Protection (ACEP) an out fit of Monipulo visited him in his office.
Speaking specifically, on used satchel, Weli said, they found their ways into the water ways thereby blocking the drainage; adding these blockages results in flooding experienced in some part of the state.
It is for this reason he noted, the present administration would embarked on vigorous enlightenment programme to educate residents on their role on how to keep their environment clean.
Weli further explained that the knowledge of the environment spans beyond waste generation, oil spill and flooding, adding that, there was need for the people to be educated on such environment matter s as carbon credit, green house among others.
The commissioner also spoke on the present administration effort to restore the garden city of Port Harcourt to its original stature.
Outstanding among such measures includes, the planting of shrub and water absorbing tree to drink some of the rain water to reduce the quantity of flood.
He also stated that the trees and the shrub apart from absorbing water would boost the esthetic beauty of the state and restore its garden city statues.
He commended the African centre for Environmental Protection for investing on environmental related programme.
Dr Nyema reiterated the willingness of the Ministry to support organisation that would embark on environment related programmes.
Earlier the leader of the team also deputy General Manager, corporate strategy development, Monipulo had said, ACEP was involved in organising quiz competition and talks on science and environment for students of the senatorial district in the state.
The DGM who said the organisation would be organising a science talk and quiz for students in February; invited the commissioner to grace the occasion.
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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