As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark this year’s Environment Day, Nigerians have been urged to put measures in place in creating a clean and weather friendly environment to avoid disasters.
Director Oyo State College of Health Science and Technology, Okeho satellite campus, Sanitarian AJAYI OLUGBENGA in an interview with Solutions 93.9fm in commemoration of the day said more awareness must be made by government at all levels, in discouraging people from dumping refuse in waterway and canals.
Sanitarian OLUGBENGA also said other states should follow Lagos state government’s step of fining environmental offenders N250,000 or a month jail term starting from July 1, 2025.
Meanwhile on his part, the provost Federal College of Forestry Ibadan, Dr. IBRAHEEM LAWAL said Tree planting culture should be encouraged in Nigerian communities, which he believes aside beautifying, can also protect lives and properties most especially as the world battles climate change.
He also advised on recycling of plastic materials which can serve as means of income.
The theme for this year’s world environment day focuses on ending plastic pollution.
