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The Tide GM Decries Noise Pollution
General Manager of the Rivers State Newspaper Corporation, publishers of The Tide Newspaper, Mr. Vincent Ake has called on the Committee on Noise Pollution, Rivers State Ministry of Environment to, as a matter of urgency, take the advocacy programme seriously by enlightening the people especially those in public places, such as motor parks, churches, schools, amusement parks, cinema halls and rural communities in the state, among others.
Ake gave the advice in his office, Wednesday when the committee led by its chairman, Pastor Emmanuel Fienemika paid him a courtesy visit.
He urged the team to enlighten the public on the threat posed by noise pollution, stressing that currently, noise pollution had caused a lot of havoc in government efforts to reposition the nation’s porous economy.
According to him, “in advanced countries, noise pollution of the environment is prohibited but here in Nigeria, such is being experienced. It is high time for government to curb the excesses of noise pollutants for the environment to be safe for business and growth”.
He further advised the committee to ensure rapid enlightenment campaign against the pollution of the environment through noise borne out of musical instruments, siren and other public forms of disturbance as or, chestrated by Nigerians which at the end produces disaffection.
Ake, however, regretted that noise pollution has adverse effects and impacts on the people, environment and society, describing the emergence of the committee as a welcome development.
He, therefore, assured the team that the corporation whose duties is to educate, inform and entertain the people would partner with the members to spread the message of minimising the noise syndrome now wreaking havoc in the society.
“The committee should take seriously the task of advocacy on how to eliminate noise pollution as well as other environmental hazards in the state. We will as a matter of fact partner with your committee to enlighten the people from time to time in order to reduce to the barest minimum noise pollution which at the moment is displeasing,” he said.
Earlier in his address, Chairman of the committee, Pastor Emmanuel Fienemika who lauded the General Manager for his efforts at building better bridges of development for the corporation, said that the committee came to acquaint him of the advocacy programme against noise pollution in the state as well as seeking the corporation’s partnership to enlighten the public on the effects of such habits.
He said that the committee was created by the Ministry of Environment to educate the masses against noise pollution and also curtail the excesses of the pollutants, especially those who use their instruments to disturb the peace of the citizens.
Fienemika stressed that the task of sensitising the public on the issue called for collective efforts and therefore appealed to the corporation to join forces with the committee to rid the environment of noise pollution.
“The mandate of the team is to ensure that the pollution hampering the business of the state which has brought sicknesses, job pressure and diseases is the reason for setting up of the committee,” he said.
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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has tasked troops of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD to dominate the battlespace and intensify offensive operations against kidnappers, bandits and other criminal elements in the North Central region.
Shaibu gave the directive yesterday during his maiden operational visit to the Headquarters, Joint Task Force North Central (JTF-NC), at Sobi Barracks, Ilorin.
This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, in Abuja, yesterday.
Shaibu said the Nigerian Army would remain resolute in its constitutional responsibility of safeguarding lives and property, stressing that troops must sustain pressure to decisively deny criminal elements freedom of action.
He assured personnel of continued deployment of combat enablers and operational resources to enhance clearance operations and dismantle criminal hideouts across Kwara and Niger states.
The COAS reaffirmed his commitment to troop welfare, noting that improved welfare remained critical to sustaining morale, operational effectiveness and combat readiness.
He urged the troops to remain disciplined, professional and loyal to the Constitution and the democratically elected government.
Earlier, the Theatre Commander, JTF-NC Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD, Maj.-Gen. Yakubu Yahaya, commended the COAS for his strategic leadership and support.
Yahaya assured that troops would remain committed and steadfast in restoring peace and stability in the region.
The Nigerian Navy says it is expanding training and infrastructure to address emerging security threats and strengthen operational efficiency across formations and units nationwide.
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, spoke during the inauguration of projects at the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School (NNBTS) in Onne, Rivers as part of activities marking the Nigerian Navy’s 70th anniversary.
Abbas, represented by the Flag Officer Commanding, Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC), Rear Adm. Ebiobowei Zipele, said the projects reflected significant progress made by the navy since its establishment in 1956 from the British Royal Navy.
“Training and infrastructure have improved significantly to meet contemporary security challenges and fulfil the navy’s constitutional responsibilities.”
According to him, the anniversary provides the navy an opportunity to reflect on its achievements and contributions over the past seven decades.
Projects inaugurated included a remodelled female trainees’ hostel accommodating more than 500 occupants and an expanded golf course upgraded from one to nine holes.
Others were the NNBTS fuel dump, Chief Boatswain’s Mate House, renovated pharmacy department and a new theatre block at the Naval Medical Centre, Onne.
Abbas described the new theatre as a major milestone for the navy’s medical services.
“Previously, injured personnel requiring surgeries were referred outside the facility.
“With this theatre, surgeries can now be conducted within the base.’’
He added that a 30KVA inverter had also been installed to guarantee uninterrupted electricity supply at the training school.
The naval chief assured officers, ratings and trainees that the navy leadership remained committed to their welfare and wellbeing.
“These infrastructure upgrades show the commitment of the Chief of Naval Staff to addressing operational and welfare challenges promptly,” he said.
In addition, NAVTRAC distributed educational materials to pupils of Community Primary Schools One and Two, Ogale, in Ebubu-Eleme area of Rivers.
Items distributed included exercise books, school bags and other writing materials as part of the navy’s civil-military engagement initiative.
Zipele said the outreach was designed to strengthen relations between the navy and host communities while supporting children’s education.
“Education remains critical to national growth and youth empowerment. Some of these pupils may eventually serve in the Nigerian Navy,” he said.
He noted that the initiative demonstrated the navy’s commitment to educational development, peace, security and sustainable community relations.
Zipele urged the pupils to remain disciplined, focused and committed to their studies while embracing patriotism, integrity and hard work.
He thanked the Ebubu community for its continued support for the naval training command headquarters and the navy.
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