Clean Foundation harps on benefit of proper waste disposal
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by felicia imohimi11 a book titled tom and his hand washing friends promoting personal hygiene and authored by chikezie was also unveiled at the event1 miss ijeoma chikezie the president and founder of the organisation gave the advice in a sideline interview with the news agency of nigeria nan at the maiden edition of its national health advancement conference nahac in abuja1 chikezie a 25-year-old medical laboratory scientist and miss united nations world habitat recipient identified environmental cleanliness as the responsibility of all and sundry not restricted to the government1 the lab scientist who decried the rate of inappropriate waste disposal and poor hygiene practices by the populace however urged them to desist warning that it is dangerous to our health environment been our habits1 our environment is our habitat if you keep it clean you are keeping yourself clean and healthy let us help the government by keeping our environment clean and make their job easier1 environmental cleanliness is everybodys responsibility it does not end with the government it also behoves on every one of us to keep our environment clean she said1 chikezie said the conference was informed based on her passion for environmental health hygiene and cleanliness1 help keep clean foundation has advised nigerians against inappropriate disposal of municipal waste describing it as hazardous to health1 chikezie who identified some of the hazards to include flood and tremors attributed them to unhealthy practices like inappropriate waste disposal and open defecation among others1 she decried the number of lives and property lost yearly across the country outbreak of infectious diseases due to i dont care attitude1 according to her the conference will discuss and proffer solutions or ways in which individuals and governments can help solve this numerous environmental problems1 the mission of our organisation is to improve clean water adequate sanitation and hygiene in rural communities and schools to protect and defend childs right and privileges1 our vision is also to sustainably empower women and vulnerable children through quality education and care to break the circle of poverty hunger diseases illiteracy and maternalchild mortality chikezie said1 highlight of the event include presentation of awards to dr mike omotosho the founder omotosho foundation mr ibrahim jibril the minister of environment and wife of the senate president mrs toyin saraki among others1 she explained that the theme environmental health re-awakening national awareness on environmental hazards and safety was aimed at addressing numerous environmental challenges or hazards facing the country1