Environment
Rising Sea Level, Threat To Niger Delta, Others – Don
Former Chief Medical Director of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH), Dr Uriel Etawo, says rising sea level may lead to the submergence of parts of the Niger Delta within the next 50 years.
Etawo, who said this at a Luncheon and Blue print Committee inauguration ceremony organised by Engenni Eminent Persons Group in Port Harcourt, said similar islands across the world also faced the same challenge.
He said ice was melting a high degree centigrade in both the North and South poles, stressing that the situation was adding to the volume of water in the ocean.
Etawo, who represented the chairman of Engenni Eminent Person Group, Dr Harvey Warman, at the occasion particularly blamed the perennial flooding in Engenni kingdom of Ahoada West Local Government Area on climate change.
He said the flooding which posed a big risk to the existence of Engenni kingdom should be a source of concern not just for Engenni people but the entire country.
Dr. Etawo who urged for measures to cushion the effect of the flood on the people, also sued for unity among the Engennis.
Speaking on the topic: “Flood and Flooding: The Engenni coltagen Engr. George D. Apapa, said the Orashi Rivers which was a tributary of the Niger and Benue rivers needed constant dredging to ensure free flow of waters.
According to him, all the creeks and canals crisscrossing the Orashi River must be constantly dredged to ensure the flow of water in the area.
He said the people must work out modalities of doing this, by raising money to purchase Amphibious Dredger for the river as the era of leaving the burden of maintaining the River course to the government alone is over.
Apapa also called for regular sensitisation as rescue programme for the kingdom.
He said the flood can also be vitalised for economic benefits stressing that during that period of the year, annual swimming competition can be organised to attract tourists to the kingdom.
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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