The Delta State Environmental Health Officers Association of Nigeria (EHOAN), Oshimili South Chapter,kicks off a 7-day program on Monday to mark World Environmental Health Day 2025.
As part of that, there were March passed and visits to the LGA chairman’s office and other heads of departments in Oshimili South,as well as visit to Ogbeogonogo market where they sencitised and shared Flyers to traders.
The theme for this year's World Environmental Health Day Celebration is," Clean Air, Healthy People "
Addressing the Association,the chairman of the Oshimili South Local Government,Dr.Obi Kelvin Ezenyili emphasized that environmental protection is everyone’s responsibility.
While Commending the Health Officers for embarking on the sensitisation exercise, the Chairman urged residents to maintain cleanliness and environmental sustainability to avoid attraction of diseases.
He said Sanitation and clean environment are being pursued to contribute to healthier environment,reducing open burning of waste and keeping compounds clean.
Dr Ezenyili emphasized that there was need to Strengthen enforcement of laws against open burning of refuse, bush burning and open defecation
The former State Secretary of the Environmental Health Officers Association, Comrade Esther Edafienene says clean air is essential for Healthy living, adding that poor air quality can cause respiratory problems,heart disease and cancer.
She pointed out that air pollution comes from vehicles, industries, burning, and cooking with kerosene and wood,called for the reduction of vehicle emissions.
Comrade Edafienene suggested using of eco-friendly products,like solar energy and planting of more trees to absorb carbon and other pollutants.
The Chairman of Oshimili South Environmental Health Officers Association, Comrade Nancy Chinedum Mekwunye,who led the campaign to Ogbeogonogo market, emphasized on community support for green initiatives.
She advised residents to register with the Private Sector Participates,PSPs for proper disposal of their accumulated waste to an approved dump site.
Comrade Chinedum Mekwunye called on residents to always stay informed, share ideas with others and stay updated on air quality issues to create collective impact.
She said there was need for households teaching about indoor air quality,as ventilation, cleaner cooking fuels, and avoiding indoor smoke.
