Refuse take over roads, drainage in Ondo, Oyo, Ekiti, Ogun

Anambra Intensifies Effort to Curb Flooding, Erosion

The Anambra State Government has intensified efforts to tackle recurring flooding and gully erosion, identifying illegal developments on waterways and violations of physical planning regulations as major contributors to the environmental challenges facing communities across the state. The commitment was reaffirmed during a joint inspection of flood- and erosion-prone areas in Ogidi and Onitsha by [] The post Anambra Intensifies Effort to Curb Flooding, Erosion appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Refuse dumps fade in Onitsha, open defecation surges, as Enugu records progress

By Chimaobi Nwaiwu Chinedu Adonu Environmental sanitation is showing contrasting outcomes in the South-East, with Enugu recording significant improvements in waste management and cleaner streets, while Onitsha is witnessing a gradual reduction in refuse dumps but battling a growing challenge of open defecation. In Onitsha, Anambra State, refuse dump sites that once littered major [] The post Refuse dumps fade in Onitsha, open defecation surges, as Enugu records progress appeared first on Vanguard News.

Abia Govt pledges intervention as gully erosion devastates communities

Abia State Government has said that it is working diligently to intervene in the plight of erosion-ravaged communities across the state. Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Philemon Asonye Ogbonna, gave the assurance to the indigenes of Amaewu Amamba Uzuakoli and Atta Emede Ibeku in Bende and Umuahia North LGAs, when he visited erosion-devastated communities in the areas. [] Abia Govt pledges intervention as gully erosion devastates communities