Environment

World Environment Day: Return To Work Without Pollution-AUDA-NEPAD/APRM Boss Urges

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5 years ago

June 5, 2020

Joel Ajayi

As the world currently observes the lowest record of air and noise pollution due to lockdown in many industries and offices, the National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer, African Union Development Agency- New Partnership for Africa’s Development/ African Peer Review Mechanism (AUDA-NEPAD/APRM) Nigeria Princess Gloria Akobundu has called on the world to consider a return to work without pollution.

In a statement signed by the Media Assistant to NC/CEO AUDA-NEPAD/APRM Nigeria Abolade Ogundimu on Friday In Abuja.

Akobundu made the call in her message on Friday, marking 2020 edition of World Environment Day, first observed exactly 46 years ago by the United Nations to create awareness on issues concerning the safety of the environment.

The theme of this edition of the Day is `Biodiversity’ – a concern that is both urgent and existential.

According to her, every life should be considered safe in its habitat but pollution has been a major threat to many lives, especially in the city centers and industrial communities.

“While we need active industries to cater for the needs of our large population, let us priorities possibility of production and manufacturing without air and noise pollution.

“The impact of pollution is not only felt by human but also other organisms which co-habit with them, certain species of birds and other animals are going into extinction as a result of pollution.

“Also waste products and unused items like plastics should be properly disposed and considered for re-use, as they may generate revenues for both individuals and the nation.” she said.

Akobundu said appropriate disposal of wastes would also promote a neat and healthy environment in society.

She said other tiers of government should support Federal Governments efforts in implementing safety policies that are in agreement with African Union’s programmes on environmental safety, in line with Agenda -2063.

The programmes as espoused in the mandates of AUDA-NEPAD includes: Gender Climate Change Agriculture Support; Climate-Smart Agriculture; African Forest Landscape Restoration Initiative, among others.

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Earthic Energy To Establish Solar Manufacturing Factory In Nigeria

Published

10 months ago

May 26, 2024

The Gleamer

By Uche Onyeali

Indigenous clean energy company, Earthic Energy Limited has disclosed plans to set up a solar energy manufacturing factory in Nigeria.

Chief Executive Officer of the company, Miss Blessing Anulika Achebe gave the hint during the launch of the company in Abuja, at the weekend.

Miss Achebe, who disclosed that she has been in the solar energy business for five years, said though the journey had not been easy, but she and her partners are focused towards achieving the set goals of the company.

According to her, “The journey so far has not been easy, but I have been working with utmost determination, when I make up my mind to do something, I put in my best and God’s grace will always pave way for you with hard work.

“I have worked so hard to get to where I want to be today. I have tried so hard to make all my dreams come true. Like I said earlier, with the mercy of God everything has come to pass.”

On how she could cope with the competition in the sector, Achebe noted that her firm does not admit any factor that could stand as drawback, as a lot of women are already making waves in various sectors of the economy.

“Our determination is unhindered, though we acknowledge such competition as it paves the way for more resilience. Women are now taking over the world.

“I have been into solar for more than five years. Right now I have been pushing so hard and I see how the world is evolving around energy.

“I have made up my mind that said this is what I want to do. I said if I don’t get to where I want to be, there is no going back; I would go above the limit. I want to change lives; I want to make the world a better place. That is why I came up with ‘Earthic Energy Limited’ because the world revolves around the earth. The earth is where we live and that is why my colour is green and sun yellow. So I want to power the whole world.
“Our plan is to set up a solar energy factory in Nigeria where we can manufacture our own products,” she said.

She called for more investors and government at all levels to take advantage of Earthic’s services, which include solar streetlight installation, inverter/grid installation, construction, training/empowerment, as well as contract financing and partnership, supply/credit sales.

Speaking at the occasion, a Professor of Biochemical Pharmacology at Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Professor Zaruwa commended Miss Achebe for her vision and bold step into the clean energy sub-sector.
Professor Zaruwa, a former Vice Chancellor of Adamawa State University, Mubi, urged government at all levels, especially governors in the northern part of the country where there is enormous sun, to partner Earthic Energy to improve power supply in the country.

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