Expert Lists Causes Of Flooding In PH

An environmentalist in Rivers State, Prince William Chinwo, has blamed the recent flooding in parts of Port Harcourt on the ongoing dredging and reclamation projects along the Eastern bypass area among other factors.
Chinwo, who is also the Chairman of Health Safety and Environment (HSE) in Chinwo town in Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, said that some of the reclamation and dredging activities had no Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report.
He stressed the need for the government to ensure that those undertaking dredging activities in the city comply with the relevant environmental laws of the state.
Chinwo, who also blamed the recent flooding in parts of Port Harcourt on the indiscriminate dumping of refuse in drains and gutters urged the authorities to intensify efforts to check the trend.
He stressed the need for people to clean their drains daily with a view to checking the blockade of drains in their neighbourhood.
Meanwhile, Prince Chinwo has described the planned ban of use of fossil  fuel to power cars by developed countries as good for the environment.
He said that, the proposed ban will check the rate of gas flaring in the Niger Delta region.
Chinwo however said that the situation is a wake up call to the Nigerian government to devise ways and means of using the nation’s crude oil and gas locally.
He said that the Chinwo Town Health Safety and Environment Committee (HSE), has sent five of its members to acquire skills on environment, health and safety.
According to him, the training which is being undertaken by Global Jobs for industrial Development Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, will equip the trainer with the necessary skills to tackle environmental challenges in the community.