Environment
FG Moves To Privatise RBDAs
The Federal Government says it will soon commence the privatisation and commercialisation of River Basin Development Authorities in the country.
Minister of Water Resources, Engr Adama Suleiman said this during the commissioning of water project at Rumuji in the Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Engr Suleiman advised staff and management of the Niger Delta Basin Development Authority (NDBDA) to workout modalities on how to key into the proposed privatisation programme.
The minister also assured of adequate fundings of the activities of the Authority through better budgetary allocations and urged them to be alive to their responsibilities.
Also speaking, the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Basin Development Authority, Engr. Tonye David-West said that the visit will provide opportunity for the minister to be abreast of what is happening within the past years in the authority.
Engr David-West listed some developments within the Authority to include the remodeling of the head office complex, construction of a pollution monitoring laboratory.
Installation of the new machines for the water factory capable of producing between 1200 to 1500 bottles per hour.
The upgrading of the reference library and procurement office, and the on-going rehabilitation of the 500 hectares palm plantation at Anyama Ebeni irrigation project.
The Managing Director said that the Rumuji water scheme which has a capacity of 100,000 gallons of water will serve Rumuji and the adjourning communities.
“This water scheme has three kilometres reticulation and will serve Rumuji and its neigbouring communities” he said.
In a welcome address, the paramount ruler of Rumuji Community OHNA Christian Okachineke Elechi said that the NDBDA has saved the community from waterborne diseases through the provision of water.
Ohna Elechi also stressed the need for the water project to be extended round the community.
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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