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Fire Service Expresses Disappointment over Handling of Petroleum Products
Fire Service Expresses Disappointment over Handling of Petroleum Products
By: Michael Mike
The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has expressed disappointment over the attitude of some Nigerians are handling petroleum products.
The FFS few weeks ago, at the beginning of the current fuel scarcity in the country, warned that Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise called petrol should be handled with care and should not be stored by Nigerians.
Recent incidents however showed that this advice may not have been heeded.
A press statement on Thursday by the spokesman of the FFS, Abraham Paul said the Acting Controller General of the Federal Fire Service Dr. Samson Karebo has expressed disappointment over the attitude of some individuals handling petroleum products, making reference to an incident in Lagos State were a celebrant presented jerricans of petrol to guests at an event as souvenirs. An action which was in contravention to public safety.
Karebo however instructed all States and Zonal Commands to be on high alert and begin overt operations in high risk areas especially during this period of fuel scarcity while encouraging all stakeholders to always acquaint themselves with the fire safety code and report any fire incidents to the fire station near them.
He also reiterated that the Service will not tolerate any attack on fire men or any form of disruption to their lawful duties, just as he appeals to the members of the public especially commuters to always give the right of way to fire fighters.
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He commiserated with the governments and people of Kwara, Plateau and Lagos States on the recent fire incidents in which some persons lost their lives and millions of properties destroyed.
He particularly expressed deep sadness over the accident at Airport Road, Ilorin, Kwara State involving a commercial bus carrying petrol thereby exploding and resulting in casualties, and another incident in Plateau State where a couple were reportedly burnt to death as a result of an explosion from the storage of petrol in their apartment as well as the recent Tanker explosion at Mobil Filling Station in Idi-Oro, Mushin area of Lagos State. All of which resulted in the destruction of lives and properties.
The Ag. CGF specifically commended the joint efforts of all emergency responders at the various scenes, most especially that of the Mobile Filling Station which was coordinated by the Operatives of the Federal Fire Service and the Lagos State Emergency response unit, pointing out that: “If not for the gallantry of these Officers who took the Hose to the Fire at a very great risk to their own lives, there could have been a more disastrous outcome for the residents of the area and state at large”.
He revealed that as a way of appreciating their gallantry, the Acting CGF will be recommending to the Board the immediate promotion of the officers which was led by the Incident Commander, DSF Aloysius Ukwani to their next ranks as a way to encourage them and others who put their lives on the line for the love of their country and humanity.
Fire Service Expresses Disappointment over Handling of Petroleum Products
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Investments in circular economy have the potential to increase forex earnings- NESREA DG
Investments in circular economy have the potential to increase forex earnings- NESREA DG
By: Michael Mike
The Director General of National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Prof. Innocent Barikor has affirmed that investments in the circular economy value chain have the potential to increase the country’s foreign exchange earnings.
Barikor made this statement recently during a meeting with the management of a plastic packaging recycling (rPET) company, Sonnex in Lagos.
He assured the team that the Nigerian government prioritizes circular economy, noting that the draft National Environmental (Plastic Waste Control) Regulations soon to be gazetted is one of the efforts to strengthen the legal framework for circular economy implementation in Nigeria.
He said: “Circular Economy falls under the Presidential priorities for the Federal Ministry of Environment, and the Minister is very keen on the success. Apart from tackling the problem of waste, green jobs have been created .
“The pellets and flakes you produce and export also generate foreign exchange. The Plastic Waste Control Regulations are awaiting official gazette and once gazetted, we would have connected the dots of the framework to implement circular economy in the plastic sector. We are deeply committed to ensuring the success of Circular Economy.”
Earlier, the Managing Director, Anil Mohinani intimated the NESREA boss on the process for the production of recycled PET bottles (rPET), whilst also highlighting the challenges faced by investors in the sector .
He listed some of the setbacks to include lack of a legal instrument to compel manufacturers in the food and beverage sector to embrace food-grade rPET, unfriendly policies by some foreign companies, and insufficient awareness .
“Europe and America create barriers to protect their international recycling business. There is unfair competition. In some countries such as Kenya, there is encouragement to invest in rPET recycling because there is a regulation in place,” he added.
Investments in circular economy have the potential to increase forex earnings- NESREA DG
ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected ISWAP terrorists have killed the chairman of the hunters’ group in Garjang village, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 5 a.m. on Sunday.
The victim, identified as Habu Dala, 53, was abducted from his home by the terrorists, who took him through Mulharam to Forfot villages in Damboa LGA.
Villagers mobilised in search of Dala and later found his corpse bearing gunshot wounds.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and the hunters’ group visited the scene.
The remains were evacuated to the General Hospital, Damboa, where he was certified dead and later released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
By: Zagazola Makama
Nine persons sustained machete injuries in a clash between Bassa farmers and Fulani herders in Gomoni Village, Kwali Area Council of the FCT.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the fight, which broke out on Aug. 9 at about 3:30 p.m., followed alleged destruction of melon and maize farms belonging to the Bassa community by cattle.
It was gathered that the Nigeria army troops
along with joint team of operatives, and vigilantes were deployed to the scene following a distress call.
Six Bassa and three Fulani victims with varying degrees of machete cuts were taken to Rhema Foundation Hospital, Kwali, for treatment.
Authorities confirmed that the situation had been brought under control and normalcy restored, while investigation was ongoing.
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
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