Scholars at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka, Anambra state, Thursday, urged collaborative efforts and attitudinal change towards managing and sustaining the environment in the country.
Speaking at NAU’s Faculty of Environmental Sciences (FES’) maiden installation and award ceremony of environmental sustainability partners (ESPS) organised in conjunction with a taskforce on waste disposal and environmental cleaniness held at the university in Awka, according to them, religious and traditional leaders, corporate institutions, schools, government, individuals, formal and non formal sectors, need commitment, increased public awareness, money and other resources to maintain clean and healthy environment.
Speaking at the event, the Dean of FES, Professor Chinedu Okoye, observed that Nigerians put their lives at stake by mismanaging environment in various ways, thereby endangering their lives and properties as well.
Presenting a paper entitled, “Achieving effective, efficient and sustainable community environmental sanitation by 2030: the role of everyone,” the guest lecturer, Dr David Onuoha, called for responsiveness, teamwork, sincerity and increased public awareness for proper environmental management and sanitation.
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Also speaking, the chairman of the occasion, Estate Surveyor Raji Adewale, represented by Mr Inimfon Isaya, observed that the way humans interact with environment shape and impact the environment and the entire ecosystem.
Anambra state Commissioner for Environment, Mr Felix Odumegwu, said Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration had proposed a law and other mechanisms geared towards making everyone a participant in sanitation and environmental management.
Earlier, the Vice Chancellor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Professor Charles Esimone , encouraged the younger generation to toe the line of nature, develop passion, commitment and synergy towards building a sustainable environment.
The Planning Committee Chairman who doubles as the Leader of the Faculty Taskforce on Waste Disposal and Environmental Cleanliness, Dr Joseph Senator Onyejiaka was full of praises to God for making the event a success.
He commended the unrelenting spirit of members of the Taskforce especially Dr Agozie Bert-Okonkwo, Mr. Kanayo Amuzie, Dr Funmi and Dr Stainless Ukah. He said the event will be made an annual affair. He assured newsmen that the event will not be a mere academic exercise but that the Faculty and University will begin to see verifiable difference in the Environment.
Important highlight from the occasion was the Environmental Sustainability Award presented to members for their immense contribution to environmental sustainability and humanity at large.
Below are the Award Recipients :
1. Amb Philips Obuesi
2. SP. SNR AP (Dr.) David C. Onuoha
3. Chief Dr. Gilbert Nwanna FNIVS
4. Chief Ken Chukwurah
5. Surv. Dr. Chukwubueze Onwuzuligbo
6. Dr. Kenneth Agbo
7. Dr. Onyekachi G. Ezulike
8. Dr. Tochukwu Obiadi
9. Mr. Onyeka Chukwuebuka
10. ESV Ambrose Ekhator ANIVS, RSV
11. ESV Emerie Godwin Nwankwo, ANIVS, RSV
12. ESV Raji T. Adewale
13. Very Rev. FR. Prof. Bonachristus Umeogu
14. Ozo ESV George-Lyon Okwudili
15. Hon. Felix Odumegwu
16. BLDR. Kosisochukwu Anaedobe G.
17. Hon. Ben. Onuoha (JP)
18. Mr. Livinus Okeke
19. Mr. Arnold Ekweoba
20. Mr. Ernest Emengo
21. Mr. Johnbosco Okoli
22. COMR. Ken Okoli
23. Mr. Kingsley Ebuka Okafor
24. Mr. Victor Okeke
25. Prof. Benjamin Osisioma
26. Prof. Clifford E. Nwanna
27. Prof. Ebele Emengini
28. ESV. Stanley E. Onuchukwu, ANIVS, RSV
29. SURV. Emeka Obi
30. ESV. Victoria Chidi-Akim
31. Engr. Ndibe Onyeka
32. Mr. Ossy Onuko
33. DUOV Recycle & Waste Management
34. Surv. Meshach Ikechukwu Odide
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