Environment
Agency Wants Domestication Of WASH
The Rivers State Ru
ral Water and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA) has called for the domestication of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) activities in the rural areas.
This was part of the resolutions at a two day seminar organised by the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) in Port Harcourt. A release made available to newsmen also stressed the need for a mentoring and evaluation framework that will ensure that the function and overall management of the framework for the domestication is shared between the Rivers State Ministries of Special Duties and that of Water Resources and Rural Development.
“These ministries shall be responsible for the implementation of the Sector Monitor and Evaluation Framework, while the Ministry of Water Resources envisaged
It also listed the objective of the framework to the provision of information necessary to ensure that all investment planning remain within the result logical framework of these outcomes as well as ensure that activities on the result logical framework of the different institutions can be sum together and disaggregated at the community, LGA and state levels and is assigned to the National sector database.
Other objectives are; “To generate data on the sum of inputs, outputs and outcome of the WASH sector.
“To provide accurate information on processes and determine effectiveness and efficiency of all implementation activities in delivering planned results in the sector and to identify gaps with the aim of informing and planning to close such gaps in WASH sector.
Speaking with The Tide, the monitoring, planning and evaluation officer, Rivers State Rural Water and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA),Mr. Napoleon Adah said that the Agency will soon take campaign to the rural areas with a view to domesticating the progamme at the grassroots.
Mr. Adah urged for the support of the 23 Local Government Councils to ensure the success of the programme.
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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