Hello Everyone,
The issue of pollution has been an age long issue, humanity has always strive to have a way to Curb the pollution they themselves caused.
The rise of various types of Machines and Industries, has brought a rise to environmental pollution.
Harmful chemicals is being released in to the seas, rivers and ocean. The Aquatic Animals are affected, the Humans are affected, even the birds of the sky are not excluded.
The rise of plastic, nylon, rubber and many other materials that can't be decomposed are rapidly filling up our environment,
Although there have been several measures that has been applied but still pollution prevails.
Sometimes some large business tycoon will do some illegal things and our government will even overlook them maybe because they are filling their pockets with Goodies, thereby bribing their way out of being prosecuted.
For example in Benue State, more than 18 communities are affected by the Dangote Coal Mines Ltd's operations. The recent investigation by Investigate Nigeria revealed a grim reality, the rivers that sustain these communities are contaminated with deadly chemicals like Arsenic, Mercury, Lead, and Cadmium.
It's A very Sad thing, we no longer care about Human life.
The Human Cost
Imagine having to choose between drinking polluted water or spending scarce resources on clean water.
In some of the villages some people don't even have enough money to afford clean water.
Here a brand of cleaned water are usually packaged in sachets and bottles, but because of the inflation and economic crisis, the prices to purchase such has sky rocket. I remember we do but one sachet water #5 (five Naira) but now the sell one for #30 (Thirty Naira).
This is the harsh reality for many residents, who are forced to buy water from tankers or rely on boreholes that may not be any better. The consequences are massive.
We see all these affected people suffer Water-borne diseases like typhoid and cholera, also residents suffer from skin rashes, kidney damage, and neurological problems.
The pollution has sparked fears of long-term health disasters, including cancer and kidney disease.
The Environmental Impact
The pollution doesn't just affect human health; it also devastates the environment. The contaminated rivers flow through multiple communities, destroying aquatic life and bringing out the risk of ecosystem disruption. The impact on agriculture, fishing, and livestock is likely to be severe, further threatening the livelihoods of residents.
The Government as usual don't care as far as their pockets are filled and they are able to secure the office for 4 more years.
Here are What I think Needs to be Done
It is very important that immediate action is taken to address this crisis. Here are some steps that can be taken:
First of all actions must be taken to Stop the pollution: Dangote Coal Mines Ltd, must take responsibility for the pollution and implement measures to prevent further contamination, they are making money from these industries they should care for the warfare of people in the areas they situated their industries.
The government can Provide clean water to the Communities.
The government and other stakeholders must work together to provide clean water alternatives for the affected communities.
Also Regular health monitoring and medical screenings are crucial to identify and address any long-term health consequences.
Finally Community engagement is Important.
Residents must be engaged in the decision-making process to ensure their concerns are heard and addressed.
These are my response to #smp-w22