Environment
Group Calls For National Forum On Climate Change
The Environmental Asso
ciation of Nigeria (EMAN) has urged the Federal Government to convene a National Forum to discuss the paris Agreement on climate change.
The National president of the Association, Dr Emmanuel Ating who said this at a press briefing at Uyo Akwa-Ibom estate capital said that the forum was necessary to enable stakeholders to know implementation response measures initiated by the Federal Government.
He noted that, there was the need for the creation of awareness in the paris Agreement 2015 before implementation by government following Article 12 of the Agreement.
“Partners should coopercate in taking measures as appropriate to enhance climate change education, training, public awareness, public participation and public access to information, EMAN president urged the Federal Government to reform establishing climate change commission rather all the agencies of the Ministry of Environment should be strengthened to function effectively.
The professional body also urged the Government to lace military operations with environmental management strategies in rebuilding the ruins in the North East.
Ating also commended the Federal Government for mustering the political will to implement the report on the Ogoni clean-up.
He said his association was delighted to hear from the Minister of Environment, Mrs Amina Mohammed, that the Federal Government would launch the Ogoni Clean-up exercise on June 2.
Ating noted that the clean up was long overdue going by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report released in 2011.
“The Leadership and entire members of EMAN are grateful to President Muhammadu Buhari for mustering the political will to embark on the Ogoni Clean-up as recommended by UNEP.
“The action of the president is highly commendable; but as a professional body, EMAN wishes to advise that the clean-up of Ogoniland should not be politicised.
“The Federal Ministry of Environment should be transparent in all stages of the c lea n-up.”
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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