Environment
Monarch Alerts On Environmental Pollution
The Amanyanabo of Ogu Kingdom, His Majesty, King Nicholas Dickson Ibiebele Nimenibo, Loko IX has again raised alarm over environmental and water pollution in the area.
King Nimenibo raised the alarm when members of the Wakirike Ijaw Women Association paid him a courtesy visit in his palace at Ogu in Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area.
The Ogu monarch said the burning of petroleum products by the Military Joint Tasksd Force (JTF) in the area has polluted the eco-system that fisherfolk could no longer carry out their occupation.
According to him, there are no longer fishes in the waters because of the polluted waters, thereby causing untold hardship, suffering and starvation to the fisherfolk.
The king who also decried the activities of illegal bunkering activities said even seafoods like priwinkle, oyster, crab, bongafish, as well as the mangrove are being affected because of their activities activities and called for a mature and civilised way of going about the activities inorder to avoid untimely deaths and ill-health which is ravaging the communities in the area.
The monarch who said urgent steps should be taken to ameliorate the sufflering of the people, appealed to the military and those engaging in illegal bunkering activities not to endanger the lives and liverlihood of the fisherfolk as their source of income and good living had been jeopadised.
The Monarch also decried indecent dressing by youths especially girls, the declining culture and tradition of the people of Wakirike ethnic nationality and the nonchalant attitude shown to the speaking of mother tongue.
Earlier, the leader of the group, Mrs Gift Amangi Edmund Kalio thanked the Ogu monarch for the warm reception and also condemned the activities of illegal bunkerers indecent dressing and the, dwindling cultural and traditional values among others and appealed for all hands to be on deck to create a better society.
Collins Barasimeye
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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