Environment
Butchers Indict Council Over Poor Condition Of Abattoir
Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State (left), listening to the Permanent Secretary, state Ministry of Environment, Mr Akeem Ogunbanbi (middle), during the inspection of Agbowa Residential Estate for flood victims in Lagos last Thursday
Butchers at the Eleme
Abattoir have accused the Eleme Local Government Council for refusing to construct a borehole in the abattoir despite their several appeals.
Across section of butchers who said this during an inspection of the area by the Commissioner for Environment, Mr Nyema Weli at the weekend, noted that despite the fact that the abattoir is owed by the council, nothing is being done by the Orji Ngofa-led administration to improve the condition of the abattoir.
According to them, the council is only interested in the N150,000 it collects every year from them.
The Secretary of the Butchers Association Cow section, Mr Anthony Okoye, said that Eleme Local Government Council was only interested in the money it collects fom the butchers, not minding the condition of the area.
He said that several letters have been written to the council chairman, appealing to him to construct a borehole in the area, but uptil this moment nothing has been done by the council.
“That is why we are calling on the state government to come to our aid, because the council is not doing anything to improve this place, despite the fact that they own it,” he said.
Mr Okoye described the commissioner’s visit as timely, and pledged the association’s readiness to cooperate with the state government to find solution to the problem.
When contacted, an official of Eleme Local Government who spoke under anonymity, denied knowledge of the allegation.
“I am not aware of all these allegations,” he said.
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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