Environmental Safety: ESMI urges synergy among tiers of government
By Jacinta Nwachukwu
The Environment and Safety Management Institute (ESMI) has advocated synergy among the three tiers of government to enhance environmental safety for economic development.
The National President, ESMI, Martin Iorsamber, made the call at a seminar and induction/investiture of fellows, full and associates members of the institute in Abuja.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme of the seminar is, “Environmental Safety for Economic Development in Nigeria’’.
Iorsamber said environmental safety was better achieved through teamwork among governments in collaboration with relevant public and private organisations.
“If every hand is on deck, definitely we will come up with solutions to the environmental challenges that we found ourselves in,” he stressed.
Speaking on the activities of the institute, Iorsamber said ESMI trained young people on fire safety, first-aid emergency management, environment and safety policies.
“The role the governments should play is to collaborate with the private sector, especially professional bodies like ours, who are interested in rebuilding the confidence of the people in solving environmental problems,’’ he said.
Earlier, the Registrar, ESMI, Mrs Evelyn Agu, said the gathering was not only to celebrate their professional advancement but also to reaffirm commitment to environmental protection and safety management as key drivers of national development.
The keynote speaker, Felix Gbem, emphasised on the need for everybody to be involved in environmental safety.
“If every individual is involved in taking care of the environment, understanding the environment, I am sure that our environment will be protected and all the risks involved will be handled,” he said.
On his part, Dr Umar Garba, the guest speaker said, “it is not just about having the right policies or regulations in place, but creating a culture of safety in every community and industry.
Garba advised the inductees to stay informed, upgrade their knowledge, adapt to new technologies and best practices that emerge going forward.
According to him, environmental and safety regulations are constantly evolving and adapting to them, would not only make them better professionals, but also contribute to the collective progress of the society.
NAN reports that the institute inducted 13 new fellows, 11 full members and 29 associates cutting across different sectors and states. (NAN)(www.nanews.ng)
Edited by Rotimi Ijikanmi
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