Environment

FCT Cautions Landlords Over Unhealthy Environmenta

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14 years ago

March 26, 2012

The Gwagwalada Area Council in the FCT has warned landlords in the area to provide toilets in their houses or be ready to face prosecution ..

Alhaji Usman Yahaya, the Secretary of the council issued the warning in an interview with correspondent Gwagwalada last Thursday.

Yahaya said the warning became necessary as it had been observed that many people get infected with gastroenteritis at the inception of every rainy season due to the consumption of water.

The Tide learnt that some landlords in the council recently appeared before a Gwagwalada Magistrate Court over failure to comply with sanitation laws.

Yahaya said that the court summons were served on the landlords for failure to provide toilets for their households and deliberate blockage of drains.

He said that the summons served on the landlords and their consequent appearance before the court was a demonstration of the council’s commitment to issues bordering on sanitation.

“If you go round, you will discover that most of our drains have been blocked and 80 per cent of houses within this area are without toilets.

“We have been trying to educate the people on the need to maintain a healthy environment so as to avoid the outbreak of diseases.

“Since they are not ready to comply, the next option for us is to commence enforcement of sanitation laws and that is why so many of them are being served with court summons. “

Meanwhile the FCT has also condemned the spreading of clothes on balcony railings along highways, bridges, railings on landscaped sites, walkways and other public spaces in the capital territory.

“It noted that many public buildings, offices, bridges and residential buildings along major highways in the FCT as well as some private and government buildings, have been turned into drycleaner lines for spreading washed clothes along many highways and inner streets”, it said.

A statement from the area council also observed that, the fact was most noticeable in areas where there were concentrations of mechanic workshops as well as drainage alignments.

It advised the people of the Gwagwalada Area Council to spread their washed clothes within the confines of their homes.

The statement advised landlords who engaged private corporate security guards, who have also been found to be involved in the act, to henceforth desist from such.

It urged such landlords to enlighten and educate their tenants and their employees on the implications of this unaccepted act, stressing that the government would not hesitate to apply the full sanction of the state’s sanitation laws on such culprits.

“This Villages Culture’ does not only deface our environment, but also destroys the aesthetics and the green culture being promoted by government across the FCT.

“This retrogressive culture is archaic and should never be tolerated in any part of the FCT as the massive regeneration and ongoing transformation is to make Abuja model mega-city.

“The general public is hereby notified and warned that perpetrators of this uncivilised act will not only forfeit such clothes to the Motherless babies homes and Orphanages, but may also be prosecuted, in accordance’s with the state’s Sanitation Laws,” it added.

Environment

LWC, Julius Berger seek stronger coordination on Lagos infrastructure

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2 days ago

August 17, 2026

The Tide

The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has commenced discussions with Julius Berger Nigeria Plc to strengthen coordination between water and road infrastructure projects.

This is contained in a statement issued by the corporation.

The corporation said the engagement followed a courtesy and familiarisation visit led by its Managing Director, Mr Mukhtaar Tijani, to Julius Berger’s Ijora office.

It said the visit was aimed at strengthening institutional relations and creating opportunities for deeper collaboration between both organisations.

The corporation stressed the importance of cordial relationships with neighbouring organisations and strategic stakeholders to promote future collaboration.

The meeting focused on road construction, water pipeline protection, water infrastructure development and sustainable water supply across Lagos Island and its environs.

Both organisations highlighted the need for early communication and technical coordination to prevent conflicts between road projects and existing water infrastructure.

Julius Berger Regional Commercial Manager, Region West, Mr Alexander Bauer, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to sustainable engineering solutions rather than short-term fixes.

Bauer stressed the importance of early stakeholder engagement and proper coordination before construction activities begin.

The meeting also examined access to project drawings and technical information required to improve coordination between water and road infrastructure projects.

Julius Berger explained that releasing detailed project drawings remained subject to approval from the appropriate client.

Both organisations therefore agreed on the need to engage the Lagos State Government to secure necessary approvals and strengthen technical collaboration.

The discussions also focused on accurate pipeline information and its importance in planning future water infrastructure and urban development projects.

The LWC delegation raised concerns about uncoordinated borehole drilling and its potential effects on groundwater resources and the ecosystem.

Participants noted that stronger public water supply systems could reduce dependence on individual boreholes and help protect underground water resources.

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They also agreed on the importance of sharing information on construction activities, road conditions, project schedules and potential disruptions.

Security and community considerations were also discussed, with Julius Berger highlighting its engagement with relevant authorities on security infrastructure within the area.

The meeting ended with a shared commitment to open communication, stronger technical coordination and exploring further opportunities for collaboration.

The engagement is expected to strengthen synergies between water and road infrastructure planning and support resilient and sustainable infrastructure development across Lagos.

Environment

IYD: Climate experts advocate investment in African youth

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2 days ago

August 17, 2026

The Tide

Some Climate Experts across Africa have called for investment in African youth to enhance future security.

They made the call on Wednesday during a webinar organised by Planet, People and Peace Foundation (PPPF), a non-governmental organisation, to observe 2026 International Youth Day (IYD).

According to them, there is a need to invest, listen and create opportunities for young African people.

The Tide source reports that the 2026 theme of the IYD is “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations’’.

Miss Bisi Kumuyi, the Secretary, Climate Beyond Border Caravan (CBBC), Nigeria, who canvassed for investment in youth, said the future of Africa would be determined by the opportunities the continent created for its young people today.

The CBBC, an initiative of PPPF, is a pan-African, youth-led campaign promoting climate action, cross-border cooperation and green economic transformation across the continent.

‘‘As Africa joins the rest of the world to commemorate International Youth Day on Aug. 12, 2026, we celebrate the energy, creativity, resilience and determination of young Africans who continue to shape the continent’s present and future.

‘‘This year’s theme reminds us that young people across Africa live in different social, economic and cultural circumstances.

‘‘They share common aspirations: access to quality education, decent employment, innovation, peace, inclusion, environmental sustainability and opportunities to fulfil their potential,’’ she said.

Also speaking, Mrs Nouran Farouk, an Egyptian Climate Activist, called for urgent investment in Africa’s youth.

According to her, Africa is the world’s youngest continent, and its youthful population represented one of its greatest assets.

Environment

PWDs: CCD Unveils Report On Climate Change Impacts, Urges Implementation

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2 days ago

August 17, 2026

The Tide

The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has unveiled a research report on impacts of climate change on Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), calling for its implementation in the country.

The Acting Director CCD, Mr Godwin Unumeri, made the call at the public presentation of the report titled: “Disability-Inclusive Greenhouse Gas Emission and Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in Nigeria” on Wednesday in Lagos.

The event brought together government institutions, development partners, civil society organisations, persons with disabilities and other key stakeholder to foster dialogue, collaboration and stronger commitment to disability-inclusive climate change adaptation and mitigation in Nigeria.

Unumeri urged stakeholders to strengthen collaboration and policy commitment toward building climate resilience and ensuring the inclusion of persons with disabilities in Nigeria’s climate response.

He noted that valuable insights and recommendations from stakeholders at a validation workshop in February had been incorporated into the report.

According to him, effective implementation of the recommendations requires sustained collaboration, strong policy commitment, adequate resource mobilisation and coordinated action across sectors.

“By working together, we can translate these findings into practical interventions that strengthen climate resilience and ensure the full inclusion of persons with disabilities in Nigeria’s climate response,” he said.

In her remarks, the General Manager, Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, urged the stakeholders to ensure that the report would be translated into practical interventions to enhance full inclusion of PWDs particularly in climate change policies.