Environment
Soberekon Cautions Avengers On N’Delta Environment
Elder statesman in Riv
ers State, Rev (Dr) Sokari Soberekon, has cautioned members of the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) against causing ecological disaster in the region.
Soberekon who said this in an interview with newsmen in Port Harcourt disclosed that continuous bombing of pipelines and other oil installations will destroy the environment of the region.
“These pipelines run across the Niger Delta and its continuous destruction will lead to the deaths of fishes and mangroves.
“The only thing we have for future generations is the environment of the Niger Delta,” he said.
The elder statesman who is popularly known as the Senior Advocate of Niger Delta (SAND) urged the Avengers to dialogue with the federal government.
“It is sad that the Avengers are not following due process in seeking redress.
“We have the National Assembly, we have State Houses of Assembly across the region, the best thing is for these Avengers to go through these institutions,” he said.
Meanwhile, Soberekon has urged for the constitution of Market Management Board by the Rivers State government.
He said that this has become necessary to forestall the incessant fire outbreaks in markets across the state.
According to him, the proposed new board will also ensure regular sanitations in markets across the state.
Rev. (Dr) Soberekon said that most markets in the state are not interested in the regular sanitations, stressing that what most of them are interested in, is money and adviced on the need for attitudinal change.
“We must keep our markets clean always to avoid the spread of diseases,” he said.
He used the occasion to call for the upgrading of the Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic to University with campuses in Degema.
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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