Environment
Oyigbo Dirtiest LG A In Rivers – RSESA
The Rivers State En
vironmental Sanitation Authority (RSESA) has declared a state of emergency on refuse in Oyigbo.
Public Relations Officer of the authority, Mr Olalekan Ige who said this in a telephone interview with The Tide in Port Harcourt, also declared Oyigbo as the dirtiest local government area in Rivers State.
Mr Ige said that despite the continuous efforts by the state government through the sanitation authority to ensure the cleanliness of Oyigbo, the residents had refused to cooperate with the government.
“We have declared an emergency on refuse in Oyigbo. The residents have refused to cooperate with the sanitation authority to ensure cleanliness in the area”, he said.
He, however, said that the authority would continue to sensitise the people on the importance of a clean environment to their health.
The authority’s public relations officer, also said that the authority was not relenting on its efforts to ensure continuous evacuation of refuse by various contractors in Port Harcourt City and its environs.
Meanwhile, stakeholders have called on the Rivers State Government to enforce the laws on the indiscriminate pasting of posters in Port Harcourt City and environs.
A cross section of residents, who spoke to The Tide on the issue said that the indiscriminate pasting of posters was not only defacing the city, but is making nonsense of the government’s efforts to restore the lost glory of Port Harcourt as the Garden City of Nigeria.
In his view, Mr Thomas Ngoh, described the situation as an eye sore, stressing that something must be done urgently to check the menance.
Also speaking, Mr Jack Philip also urged the government to check the menace, stressing that those responsible must be brought to book.
Recycling facilities at the State Scraped to Wealth at Kira in Tai LGA of Rivers State last Friday.
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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