Environment
Ogonis Plant Trees In Memory Of Saro-Wiwa
A memorial park in honour of the late environmental right activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa and other Ogonis excuted during the military administration of Sani Abacha has been unveiled at Bane home, town of Ken Saro-Wiwa.
The occasion also witnessed the planting of nine trees in honour of the nine Ogonis executed by the military junta in 1995.
Meanwhile, the Ken Saro-Wiwa Foundation has promised to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to promote environmental sustainability in the Niger Delta region.
Programme Manager of the foundation, Dum Syl Aminikpo who disclosed this during the anniversary said the foundation also aims at finding solution to the problem of poverty in the region.
According to him, “the foundation founded in 2009 has a mission to foster environmental sustainability climate in which the management of national resources, technology advancement, investment decisions and socio-economic development all work in harmony, fulfilling the needs and aspirations of the people of Niger Delta.
“The foundation’s programmes will emphasise empowering women through education, reproductive health rights, increased participation in peace building and political representation of all levels of decision making.
“Through the Ken Saro-Wiwa technological hub, the foundation aims to collaborate with the Nigerian governments, international NGOs, diplomats and the people of the Niger Delta in conducting research and technology that will end environmental degradation and poverty in the Niger Delta while promoting peace and prospecting”, he said.
He said the memorial park which has been opened to tourists will serve as inspirations not only to Ogonis but to lovers of democracy and human rights across the world.
Also speaking, an environmental right activist Nnimmo Bassey said Saro-Wiwa fought and died not only for the Ogonis but for the entire Niger Delta region.
He called on the Ogoni to form a united front with the view to achieving their ambitions.
Also speaking, Mr Charles Wiwa said the Ogonis will not relent in the fight against environmental injustice.
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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