Environment
Dumping Of Refuse In Ntawogba Creek Reduces
Apparently receptive to
persistent campaigns by the Rivers State Environmental Sanitation Authority to keep waste off the drains, dumping of refuse by people living near the Ntawoba creek has reduced.
Investigations carried out by The Tide over the weekend indicate that at the Sani Abacha road axis of GRA Phase 3, the creek was free of debris which hitherto was common.
Act market junction axis around Eligbam road in mile 4, Rumueme, the Ntawoba creek was also free from the common empty plastic water bottles that characterized that axis of the creek.
Okija street, which used to witness unprecedented flooding during heavy rain tall no thanks to mechanics that do busines, this was also free from huge waste that used to impede free flow of water.
At the Aba road axis, near the Federal Road Safety Commission, (FRSC), the creek was far from much of the usual debris except at the opposite side leading to Holy Rosary Secondary School where the water was not flowing smoothly.
Some of the residents who spoke to The Tide said that the desilting of the canal early in the year has opened up the Ntawogba Creek.
For John Emeri, a vulcaniser who plys his trade along one of the streets in GRA Phase 3, the development may not be unconnected with the efforts of the management of the RSESA.
According to him, heaps of refuse that defied past administrations of the authority along the Ntawogba creek have been cleared even as he said the process was a continuous one.
For Felix Amadi, a banker, “it would be a disservice for any one to want to deliberately dump waste into the creeks again.”
He said except one has no conscience because according to him, the sanitation authority need the support of every resident of Port Harcourt to keep the creek free from debris.
Efforts to speak to the Sole Administrator of the RSESA before going to press was not successful but a competent source said the compliance may not be unconnected with efforts of the present administration.
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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