Environment
Royal Father Cautions On 2013 Flooding
Against the backdrop of early warnings by appropriate agencies in the country of another flooding in 2013, a traditional ruler from Ikata town in the Ahoada East local government area of Rivers State, Chief Effort Aggrey has called on government at all levels to take proactive steps to mitigate the negative effects of the expected flood.
Chief Aggrey who bared his mind while speaking to our correspondent last week in Ahoada said it was heart warmings to know that warnings on the on the 2013 expected flood has come early as compared to that of 2012.
“In 2012, the people were just in their homes when the water came and this time around, the prediction has been from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and all other relevant ones,” he said.
He said if what the authorities were predicting was true then the agencies and government should be alive to their responsibilities.
“This is the time to build the camps, this is the time to move the people so that they can aclimatise to the areas you are taking them to,” he said.
While lamenting the effect of the 2012 flooding to his community, Chief Aggrey expressed the fear that his community would be flooded again in 2013.
“It is imminent that the flood will attack me again.
“It is obvious that Ikata Community will be affected again because I am sure that my house and community lie on the route of the flood,” he said.
Continuing, he said during last year’s flooding every agency of government visited his community and at the end nothing was done to assist the people.
He expressed the fear that the effects of the last flooding was still being felt by the people and wondered how the outcome of the expected one would be.
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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