Environment
RSNC Management Charges PHALGA On Refuse Dump
The management of the Rivers State Newspaper Corporation (RSNC) has drawn the attention of the Port Harcourt City Local Government Council to the hazard constituted by refuse dump at the Njemanje waterfront.
General Manager of the corporation, Chief Ernest Chinwo, who said this during a courtesy call on the Mayor of Port Harcourt City also expressed concerns over the level of criminality along the railway line by Abali Park.
Chinwo said the dumps at Njemanje waterfront had become a health hazard to both residents and businesses in the Mile 1area of the city.
While appreciating the council’s efforts in refuse disposal in the city, ,he said something must be done urgently to address the situation.
The General Manager also called on the city authorities to check the proliferation of markets along the railway crossing as hoodlums are using the place as hideout to harrass innocent people crossing the place to Aba road.
He lamented the proliferation of illegal motor parks in the area.
Chinwo also said The Tide Newspaper established since 1971 has remained the only govern-ment owned newspaper in the South-South and South-East.
He said the corporation is also into other publications apart from The Tide newspaper and urged the people to patronise the paper.
Responding, the Mayor of the city, sir Allwell Ihunda represented by the Council Secretary, Barrister Chile Kay Owuru said the council will look into the refuse situation at Njemanje.
He said the council is working out modalities to relocate all vehicles to the Abali Park.
Ihunda commended the management of the corporation for its resilience adding that in spite of the difficult condtions, The Tide has continued to remain a flagship newspaper in the country.
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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