NAWOJ Bayelsa Calls for Collective Action to Address Environmental Challenges
As the world celebrates this year’s World Environment Day, the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Bayelsa State Chapter, has called for collective responsibility of individuals, organizations, communities, governments to protect and preserve the natural world.
In a statement signed by Mrs. Grace Orumieyefa – Chairperson, NAWOJ Bayelsa State Chapter and Deintei Emmanuel-Otavie –
Assistant Secretary, NAWOJ, urge governments and environmentalists to encourage individuals, organizations, and communities to address critical environmental issues and commit to positive change for a sustainable future.
Mrs. Orumieyefa who highlighted critical environmental issues such as climate change, deforestation, pollution, and biodiversity loss, calls for action to protect the planet, focusing on land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience.
The NAWOJ Chairperson stated that citizens need to be engaged in tree planting, proper waste disposal, flood control, and drainage cleaning for a cleaner environment.
She emphasized on the adoption of sustainable practices, advocated for stronger environmental policies, support innovative solutions, strengthen collaboration between health and environment sectors.
Mrs. Orumieyefa who also called on Governments at all Levels to prioritize environmental protection through policies like green energy promotion, reduce waste and carbon pricing stated that government as well as environmentalists should encourage sustainable consumption and collaboration with communities and indigenous groups.
She said there is a need for more awareness and action to protect the environment.
This year’s theme is “Beat Plastic Pollution” with the aim to raise global awareness about the harmful impacts of plastic waste on ecosystems, wildlife, and human health.
