Environment
Stakeholders Want Flood Control Masterplan For PH
Stakeholders in the Environment sector are calling for an integrated flood management and drainage control masterplan for Port Harcourt City and Obio/Akpor.
This was part of the resolution at the just concluded technical meeting of the Nigeria Mining and Geosciences Society Port Harcourt chapter also urged for regular desisting of the several creeks and rivulets crisscrossing the city, as they constitute the major evacuating points for waters from the city.
They also stressed the need for a shift of emphasis from donation of relief materials to flood affected areas to prevention and control.
The forum also stressed the need for the development of more cities in the state to reduce the pressure on Port Harcourt City and Obio/Akpor.
The guest lecturer, Professor Enuvie . Akpokodje of the Department of Geology University of Port Harcourt said that the masterplan must be done inline with international best practices, adding that a mitigation measure must be evolved to reduce the effect of flood and the risk associated with it.
The university Don who spoke on the theme: a management of flood in the Niger Delta, Port Harcourt case study said that the solution to flood in the region must be data driven.
On the problem of flooding along the East/West road, Akpokodje a and reconstruction of the road to raise its level above the flood plain.
Also speaking, former chairman of Nigerian environment society (NES) Dr. Olu Andah Wai Ogosu said that the society has not learnt any lesson from previous floodings.
The environmentalist also regretted the absence of a topographical map for Port Harcourt city and stressed the need for the active involvement of town planners in the future development of the city
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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