Environment
FG Committed To End Open Defecation In Nigeria – Perm Sec
The Federal Government says it is fully committed to ending open defecation in Nigeria by 2025.
Permanent Secretary, federal Ministry of Water Resources who said this during the October edition of the walking and jogging exercise for public servants in Abuja also called on public servants to support the campaign against open defecation.
She said 46million Nigerians are practising open defecation which she noted is one of the highest in the world is unacceptable, adding that the Federal Government is determined to put an end to the menace in the country.
She said it was in line with this that President Muhammdu Buhari promugated the Executive Order 009 under which all ministries, departments and agencies are mandated to ensure that enough clean and gender friendly sanitation and hygiene facilities are provided.
The permanent secretary also said that making Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo the head of the implementation committee of Executive Order 009 attests to the seriousness the government attaches to the initiative.
“As individuals, we have the responsibility of ensuring clean and hygienic toilets for our families,” she said.
The permanent secretary also commended the effort of the Head of Service of the Federation, Mrs Folashade Esan for maintaining and improving on the sanitation facilities at work place through her periodic inspection of toilet facilities and sensitisation of staff.
She therefore enjoined all public and civil servants throughout the country to be good advocates and lead campaigners in their respective immediate family environment and neighbourhood; for building, use and maintenance of the toilet facilities to guard against diseases like Cholera, Dysentery, Thypoid and Covid -19 to mention a few.
By: Inimgba Favour & Nyanna Oribim
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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