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Zero Waste: All Hands Must Be On Deck – Says Environmental activist
Joe Ebi Kanjo, Benin
Barrister Chima Williams, the Executive Director, Environmental Rights Action/ Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN), has advocated holistic approach towards transiting to a zero waste society.
According to him, for individuals’ right to life to be upheld, everyone must embrace transition to zero waste.
The Executive Director, who made the advocacy in his goodwill message during a Webinar organised by nine member organisations of Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternative (GAIA), noted that a right to life cannot be discussed without a clean society.
INFO DAILY reports that the Webinar was aimed at discussing Transiting to Zero Waste: Challenges and Opportunities; Post INC Conversations; Unveiling the GAIA Nigeria Zero Waste Guideline; and advocacy efforts in the promotion of Zero Waste in Nigeria and also to raise public awareness.
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Urging people to create ideas in achieving a zero waste society, Barrister Williams said: “If our rights to life should be protected, then we must embrace transition to zero waste.”
He continued: “We cannot talk about our right without talking about a clean society.”
“So, all hands must be on deck towards achieving a zero waste society.”
Speaking on the sub-topic: ‘Transiting to Zero Waste: Challenges and Opportunities,’ Dr. Leslie Adogame, Executive Director, Sustainable Research and Action for Environmental Development (SRADev) who lamented that Nigeria is at unacceptable level of waste management, noted that there’s need for a transition to acceptable waste management.
Adogame who identified political, technical, technological, cultural/behavioural, economic challenges as part of impendimens in achieving a zero waste society, recommended Nigeria and Africa at large to move from linear economy to circular economy.
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On his part, Benson Dotun Fasanya, Executive Director, Centre for Earth Work (CFEW), while speaking on the sub-topic: Zero Waste Opportunities, revealed the numerous opportunities from waste recycling.
According to him, waste recycling and management, create huge job opportunities; safeguard the planet; end the era of incineration, etc if wel embraced.
“The use of composting to manage organic waste generatss an average of 6.6 jobs/10,000 TYP. The manufacturing sector, where recycled materials like baled papers and as Aluminum are used as feedstock for the manufacture of consumers goods, represents additional job opportunities with an average of 51 jobs/10,000 TPY, with an average of job creation of 1.8 jobs/10,000 TPY,” he said.
Earlier, Programme Manager, ERA/FoEN, Ubrei-Joe, Maimoni, who happens to be the facilitator said the “webinar is aimed at raising public awareness on the use of zero waste as a viable solution to the waste management and climate change crises and to look at the various advocacy options to engage the federal government of Nigeria in the inclusion of zero waste in its national waste and climate policies.”
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DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials
The Department of State Services (DSS) has disclosed the arrest of one Mr. Eze Ezenwa Benard, who was recently apprehended for circulating fake DSS recruitment past questions and answers on Facebook.
The agency, while warning the public in a statement on Saturday, said the suspect operated through a page known as “Jobs and Education”, where he advertised the fraudulent materials and charged unsuspecting members of the public one thousand naira (N1,000) for access.
“The public is hereby cautioned to disregard any materials, as the DSS does not sell or distribute recruitment questions, answers, or examination guides through private individuals or social media pages. Recruitment into the Service, when necessary, follows specialised procedure in accordance with extant laws and due process,” the statement reads.
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Continuing, DSS said Ezenwa’s arrest underscores the Service’s determination to safeguard Nigerians from the fraudulent schemes of unpatriotic elements. “Citizens are therefore encouraged to remain vigilant, verify information from official sources and report suspicious recruitment adverts or individuals attempting to extort money under false pretense.”
The agency assured that it will continue to protect the integrity of its recruitment process while ensuring that perpetrators of fraud face the full weight of the law.
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‘Na Only People You Gave Work Love You,’ Singer Speed Darlington Tells Tinubu
Singer Speed Darlington has told President Bola Tinubu that public admiration cannot be bought, warning that only those who received appointments or jobs from the government truly support him.
In a video posted on Saturday, August 23, the singer said, “Everything isn’t about the economy! There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you.”
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Darlington, an Igbo man, urged Tinubu to focus on police reform and respect for human rights. “The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.
“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate. Please, before you leave office, please speak to your Yoruba brother IGP man,” he added.
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Before You Leave Office, Reform The Police — Speed Darlington Urges Tinubu
Popular controversial singer Speed Darlington has called on President Bola Tinubu to reform the Nigerian Police Force, urging the government to prioritise citizens’ rights alongside economic growth.
In a video posted on Saturday, the entertainer criticised what he described as the police’s systemic human rights violations and oppressive practices.
“Mr President, before you leave office, whether you secure a second term or not, try your best to improve Nigeria. Everything isn’t about the economy!
“There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you,” he said.
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The singer, who identifies as Igbo, urged Tinubu to engage with the Inspector-General of Police and implement reforms.
“As an Igbo man, the advice I can give you so people will know your name and remember you for something good is to reform the police. Reform the police.
“The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.
“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate,” he added.
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Darlington also recounted his personal ordeal with law enforcement, highlighting the system’s abuse of power.
“I was held for two months after the judge had ordered my release. FID held me for two months. According to my lawyer, the Nigerian law gives only 28 days for investigation.
“They held me for two months. What is the extra month for? Because they can. If you give them money, they oppress your enemy. I have experienced it,” he said.
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