Environment
Lagos Agency To Enforce Law On Beautification Of Setbacks
The Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK) will enforce its law against recalcitrant corporate organisations and property owners that have refused to beautify the setbacks around their premises.
Mr Abdullateef Olajide, Head of Public Relations unit of the agency, stated this in a press statement he made available to newsmen on Thursday.
Olajide said that the press statement was signed by Mrs Bilikisu Adebiyi-Abiola, General Manager of the agency.
Adebiyi-Abiola said that it had become imperative to ensure total compliance with the state’s greening law in order to appreciate the value of the environment.
She said, “ According to Section 19 of the Law establishing LASPARK, all tenement owners and occupiers shall landscape and beautify the perimeter areas of their properties.
“ Failure and refusal of which shall warrant the penalty of N250, 000 or such sums as the state shall incur in doing same on behalf of the tenement, or six months imprisonment or other noncustodial sentence.”
Adebiyi-Abiola said that the Agency’s resolve was to curtail the pronounced negligence of the greening requirement by private establishments and other property owners across the state.
She said this was frustrating government’s efforts to ward off the negative effects of climate change in the state.
According to her, commercial property owners with setbacks will be vigorously compelled to do the needful and the agency will be locking up premises for non-compliance.
She advised owners of petrol stations to adhere strictly to the approval received from the Ministry of Physical Planning which stipulated that 20 percent of their properties be reserved for greening.
“ We have noted with dismay the attitude of owners of petrol stations ,especially, the new entrants who have made it a habit of concretising their entire domain while neglecting the provisions of the law.
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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