Environment
Flood: FRSC Announces Alternative Routes To FCT
Following Sunday’s closure of Abuja-Lokoja road, the FRSC on Monday announced additional alternative routes for vehicles coming into the nation’s capital from the South-South and South West zones.
The zonal commander in charge of the FCT and Niger, Mr. Augustine Aipoh who announced the routes, directed motorists from the zones to take Jebba-Mokwa-Makera-Tegina-Suleja-Abuja route.
Aipoh said that they could also take Zungeru-Minna-Lambata-Suleja-Abuja or Jebba-Mokwa-Kutigi-Bida-Lapai-Lambata-Suleja-Abuja road.
He said the FCT Sector Command had deployed its patrol team to Niger and Nasarawa to complement traffic management efforts in the two commands.
He said the measure was necessary because of the expected increase in the volume of traffic to and from the FCT through the routes.
Aipoh gave the assurance that the commission had adequate men and equipment on the routes to respond to any emergency from the expected increase in traffic.
He, however, advised motorists using them to avoid dangerous driving.
The zonal commander urged them to drive at “common sense speed’’ as many of them might not be conversant with or used to the routes.
The FRSC on Sunday announced the closure of Abuja-Lokoja road due to the overflow of River Niger which has made it dangerous and impassable.
It urged motorists driving from Lagos and wishing to use Okene-Lokoja-Abuja road to divert to Okene-Ajaokuta-Ayangba-Ankpa-Makurdi Lafia-Akwanga-Abuja route.
It said those coming from the South East should use Otukpa-Makurdi route and those driving from Abuja to Lokoja should use Akwanga-Lafia-Makurdi-Ankpa-Okene route. It said that it had also deployed more personnel to the route.
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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