Environment
Stakeholders Seek Govt’s Support For Cleanup Nigeria Campaign
Some stakeholders in Rivers State are urging for the support of the state government and multinational companies for the success of the on going Cleanup Nigeria Campaign.
The campaign, funded by the United States Mission in Nigeria is being implemented by a team of young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) and its Alumni in four states, of southern Nigeria.
The states are Lagos, Oyo, Enugu and Rivers.
Speaking with newsmen at a stakeholders and volunteers training programme in Port Harcourt, they said the programme needs the support of government to succeed in the state.
Speaking with The Tide, one of the stakeholders, Mr Kingdom Nwanyanwu said the campaign was part of the effort by the group to stop the habit of indiscriminate refuse disposal which is common in the urban area.
According to him, “the objectives of the CNC project are: to stop the habit of indiscriminately littering the environment, change the behaviour of Nigerians permanently by spotlighting the problem of littering and offering solutions to the waste problems of Nigeria.”
He said the team aims to build the campaign into a national civic movement and groups to make the country waste free.
Nwanyanwu said it is the wish of the group to organise and implement a national clean-up campaign that will involve community members, schools and government institutions with a view to inspiring and educating Nigerians on the importance of clean environment to human health and a strong economy.
He said, the group aims to achieve this through regular sensitisation programmes in market places and other places of importance.
He said the campaign will also be taken to both public and private schools in form of quiz competitions, adding that prizes will be given to participating schools.
Nwanyanwu who is the team leader, said the success of the campaign will depend on the support of the government, public spirited individuals as well as corporate organisations.
He said the first phase of the campaign will end on the 5th of June, 2021 with a cleanup exercise.
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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