Stop Indiscriminate Dumping Of Refuse, Expert Urges Nigerians

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March 1, 2024

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Stop Indiscriminate Dumping Of Refuse, Expert Urges Nigerians—-An environmental expert, Dr Salamatu Ekpo, on Friday urged Nigerians to stop indiscriminate dumping of refuse due to its adverse effects on the environment and the health the people.

The expert said this in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos.

Ekpo, a lecturer at the Department of Environmental Management, Nasarawa State University, Lafia, also urged the government to build good drainage systems.

According to her, indiscriminate dumping of refuse can lead to contamination of water, blockage of water bodies, soil and air pollution.

“The adverse effects of indiscriminate dumping of refuse also include communicable and non-communicable diseases in most areas of the country.

“As we have federal highways, we should also have federal, state and local drainage systems. Individuals don’t have the capacity to build very good drainages.

“Every private or public housing estate, industries, companies, offices, should be made to identify a well structured waste management system before they are allowed to develop,” she said.

Ekpo added that the government should also strengthen the law enforcement and monitoring unit to ensure the menace was reduced to the barest minimum.

According to the expert, more initiative on recycling needs to be introduced, and that there should be incentives to encourage people to dispose refuse properly.

Ekpo called on Nigerians not to burn waste or trash to reduce air pollution.

“Proper waste management and introduction of green technology in industry are key to reducing air and waste pollution.

“Green technology is the use of science and technology to develop eco-friendly products and services that protect our environment.

“These include renewable energy, sustainable transportation, waste management and recycling.

“All these energy efficiency solutions help us move toward a more sustainable future,” she said.

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Ikoyi-Obalende Council Commence Construction Of 30-Bed PHC (PICTURES)

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3 months ago

January 28, 2025

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Ikoyi-Obalende Council Commence Construction Of 30-Bed PHC—-The Ikoyi-Obalende LCDA has expressed commitment to building and equipping a 30-bed primary healthcare facility for residents of the area.

Mr Fuad Atanda-Lawal, the Chairman of the council said the council had been committing resources to touching lives and ensuring that no one in the community would be left behind.

Atanda-Lawal made this known at the groundbreaking ceremony for the facility to be known as Senator Oluremi Tinubu Primary Healthcare Centre, on Tuesday in Lagos.

“Today is groundbreaking ceremony for our primary healthcare centre, a 30-bed space to take care of residents of the Ikoyi-Obalende LCDA.

“It is not just about building a facility, but also about a functional facility with qualified doctors and people who will continue to deliver quality medical care to our people.

“That is what we are doing here today, “ he said.

The chairman said that construction of the facility would begin immediately and be completed within the next four months.

He called on the community members to support the council and allow workers on site to do what they should do, in order to deliver the project within the stipulated time.

“Once we leave the site, workers will commence work, we have earmarked funds for this project,“ Atanda-Lawal said.

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Japan’s Bird Flu Cases Surge In January

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January 22, 2025

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Japan’s Bird Flu Cases Surge In January—-Japan is experiencing a surge of avian influenza outbreak, with approximately five million chickens and other birds culled across five prefectures this month.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has confirmed the new outbreaks at two poultry farms in Morioka City this week.

This has prompted the establishment of an on-site response headquarters in Iwate Prefecture.

In total, 26 outbreak sites have been identified this month, with nearly five million birds impacted.

The ministry warned that the outbreaks could show no signs of slowing and the situation may worsen, potentially breaking past records.

The ministry also noted the impact on egg prices, reporting a 15per cent increase since the start of the year.

Some industry observers have raised concerns about potential supply shortages as the effects of avian influenza begin to take hold.

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