Environment
Agency Begins Grassroots Campaign Against Water-Borne Diseases
Nasarawa State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency has taken the campaign against water-borne diseases to rural communities to sensitise the people on its danger, an official said.
Mr Mohammed Aminu-Agbo, the General Manager of the agency, said this at a sensitisation campaign organised in Wamba Local Government Area of the state.
Aminu-Agbo said the agency decided to take the campaign to rural communities in the state in order to re-orient the people at the grassroots.
He said that water-borne diseases such as cholera, among others, could only be prevented through maintaining personal and public hygiene.
He charged the general public to imbibe good sanitary habit in order to prevent the spread of the diseases in the state.
The general manager said that the agency had decided to intensify the campaign against water-borne diseases particularly in the rural areas following the outbreak of cholera in some parts of the state in January 2014.
He said the effort was in line with the state government’s commitment to improve the health of its people and ensure that no new outbreak was recorded in future.
“The awareness campaign to rural communities is part of the new strategies adopted by the agency to educate the vulnerable in the state on the dangers of the disease.
“The essence of the campaign is to create awareness among the general public on how those diseases can be avoided, so as to prevent further outbreak.”
He advised the public to desist from open defecation, keep their water sources clean, always wash their hands before and after eating or after using the toilet.
Aminu-Agbo also urged the people to always wash vegetables properly before eating, to avoid infection while ensuring good health.
Highlight of the programme was the demonstration of washing of hands and vegetables by the general manager of the agency.
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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