Environment
Confab Delegate Laments Pollution Of N’Delta Communities
A member of the on-
going National Conference, Dr Isaac Osuaka, has described the Niger Delta as the worst polluted region in the world.
Speaking at the Niger Delta consultative forum in Port Harcourt, Dr Osuaka, said that most communities in the region have lost their means of livelihood as a result of oil pollution.
Dr Osuaka, who is one of the representatives of civil society organisations at the conference said that the people of the Niger Delta will no longer fold their hands, while the region is being polluted everyday by the activities of oil companies.
He said that it is against this background that the people of the region are demanding for resource control and political restructuring of the country to guarantee true federalism.
According to him, the issue of the land use tenure should be addressed to enable the people access to their land.
Also speaking, Miss Ann Kio Briggs, said that the region is demanding for full control of its resources , stressing that this would pay for the long years of environmental degradation which the region has experienced.
Miss Briggs, who is a member of the national conference said that Nigeria must be restructured to guarantee a sense of belonging to all its segments, stressing that the 1999 constitution is against the survival of the country.
According to her, every part of Nigeria must be allowed to explore its natural resources for its development and pay tax to the federal government.
Earlier, the chairman of the occasion, Professor Andrew Efemini said that the peoples’ voices must be heard in this trying time.
Professor Efemini also charged representatives of the region at the conference not to relent until the issue of environmental degradation was addressed.
A bus upturned by rainstorm on Ajase Ipo road in Ilorin, recently. Photo: NAN
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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