Environment
CARNIRIV:Rivers To Plant 1,000 Trees
Director General,
Rivers State Tourism Development Agency, Mr Sam Dede, has said that the 2013 edition of the state’s carnival would include the planting of 1000 trees as part of efforts to safeguard the environment.
Dede told news men in Abuja last week that the carnival, with the theme “Our environment, bedrock for sustainable development,” would be used to sensitise the public on the desirability of safe environment.
“We intend to use the carnival to mobilise people to be conscious of the environment.
“The damage we have done to our environment is enormous and so we should begin to make amends towards savaging what we have destroyed by our own life style,” he said.
He also said that the state government was working towards making the Rivers carnival, a global brand.
“Our carnival is targeted at a global brand. That is what we are working on.
“We have a five year development plan for the carnival, but this year, we are consolidating on the gains of last year,’’ he revealed.
According to Dede, the state government has intensified efforts at sensitising the people to consider tourism as ‘a way of life’ not just ‘site seeing’.
“People must begin to have an attitude of gaining from tourism; we will have to empower our people to make tourism a big business,’’ he said.
The Tide reports that the 2013 carnival is to take place from December 15 to 21.
Partial solar eclispe in Calabar, yesterday.
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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