Flooding: Environmentalist advocates proper waste disposal in FCT

An environmental expert, Andrew Ihejirika, has called for public behavioural change among community members, to combat indiscriminate waste disposal, poor sanitation and environmental hazards in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Ihejirika made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. He expressed worry on the incessant unhygienic practices threatening […]

An environmental expert, Andrew Ihejirika, has called for public behavioural change among community members, to combat indiscriminate waste disposal, poor sanitation and environmental hazards in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

Ihejirika made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.

He expressed worry on the incessant unhygienic practices threatening FCT communities, and also stressed the need for sustained public reorientation and behavioural change among Nigerians.

“It has become normal these days for people to defecate publicly or just dump wastes on the roadside, drainages and uncompleted buildings around their neighborhood. 

“We see these unhygienic practices daily which have unfortunately not gained much attention of the relevant authorities as it should. (NAN)

“People need to be reminded of the consequences of these actions and  encouraged to change and desist from the unhealthy act; it is not normal and it is an eyesore,” he said.

He said that it was imperative that residents adopt responsible sanitation habits to safeguard public health.