The use of Methyl Bromide as a fumigant for agricultural produce in Nigeria has continued to generate concerns among various agencies in Nigeria.
This is coming as the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control NAFDAC reaffirms its ban of Methyl Bromide. NAFDAC had previously banned the use of Methyl Bromide in Nigeria but was subsequently countered by the Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service ( NAQS ). This is contained in statement from the office of the Director General, Mrs. Mojisola Adeyeye, and made available to newsman.
It appears that the prolong stay of garbage in Paynesville is brewing serious tension between the Paynville City Corporation and the Liberia Marketing Association, Red Light Branch.
The PCC is pointing accusing fingers at LMA for not taking responsibility to ensure the huge stock of the garbage in the commercial district of Red Light is removed on time, despite funding provided by marketers.
The PCC alleged that the LMA has neglected its responsibility to clean and manage waste from marketplaces under its jurisdiction.
In a meeting with marketers, Paynesville City Mayor, E. Pam Belcher-Taylor blamed the LMA for the perpetual filth of the major markets in the city.
Over 300 youths have been recruited as part of government’s efforts under the Youth Employment Program to keep Monrovia, Paynesville and other places clean.
The clean-up exercise is expected to get underway this Thursday in Monrovia.
According to Youth and Sports Minister, Zoegar Wilson, the recruits will carry out a regular cleaning-up campaign in the collection of wastes or garbage management of Monrovia and its environs.
The Duala Market in Monrovia is faced with a garbage crisis as the result of stoke piles of dirt. Marketers are selling in filth, a situation considered so embarrassing.
The marketers are appealing for urgent assistance to resolve the garbage crisis and to enable them get sigh of relief and transact in a healthy environment.
Issues surrounding poor sanitation and solid waste remain a herculean challenge for the government of Liberia and the citizenry.
On this World Water Day, March 22 WaterAid Liberia is calling for access to clean water for all, and stronger protections against overuse and misuse of the water supply.
In a new report, "Below the Surface", WaterAid warns that unsustainable production of products for export, combined with consumers’ increasing desire for water-intensive products, may leave poor communities struggling to access clean water.
