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Rivers State Govt. Release Report On Black Soot. by engrsyer(m): 10:32pm On Feb 11, 2017 |
Rivers Govt takes action against Soot After the press release of the 8th of Dec, 2016 by Rivers state Ministry of Environment which I communicated accordingly, the following are current update on the soot: 1. Government has just set up a task force comprising experts from Ministries of Environment and Health and professionals to resolve issues around the soot and its source. 2. Report of analysis on soot as monitored by an interview granted a radio station by the Commissioner of Environment Rivers state: Sampling: - Sample collected from Abuloma area and Peter Odili area of PH - Sample collected in two time frames; 12midnight – 6am and 6am – 8am - Date of collection of sample 23rd Dec, 2016 Result: Particulate Matter Size; - Average of 270 micron/m3 for Abuloma & Peter Odili area between 12midnight – 6am - Abuloma area 6am -8am; 125 micron/m3 - Peter Odili area 6am -8am; 62 micron/m3 Acceptable size is 25 micron/m3 Chemical substance: - Additive for making tyres - Nickel – high - Lead - Low Test shows that soot is petroleum based as a result of incomplete combustion of petroleum products Suspected source of soot: - Refineries - Petro Chemical companies - LNG - Activity of Illegal refineries - Gas flaring - Burning of tyre (to access copper imbedded in the tyres) The Rivers State government cannot for now ascertain which of the above activities or any company or group of persons responsible for the soot. This is what the Tax force set up by the government is to achieve. The report as monitored indicates that the activity mainly takes place at night which may indicate that the source of the soot will likely be from an illegal activity. While we await further update from the government, please observe the following precautions: - Cover all foods - Don’t drink rain or exposed water - Don’t eat expose roasted plantain and Suya - Don’t expose your skin especially at night - Keep doors and windows closed - Mop floor regularly - Keep children indoors and away from the floor - Use nose mask (if intensity of soot is much in your area) - Asthmatic persons to take extra care Please find below Emergency number you can call for complains and information on the source of the soot; - 0806 576 8366 - 0803 662 1345 - 0803 750 3473 - 0703 113 4431 |
Re: Rivers State Govt. Release Report On Black Soot. by richidinho(m): 10:35pm On Feb 11, 2017 |
*in ngeneukwenu voice* wike is not fit to be a governor, why close down a company that employs 4 people wike shld be impeached so that Dakuku can take over |
Re: Rivers State Govt. Release Report On Black Soot. by Danzakidakura(m): 10:37pm On Feb 11, 2017 |
this is à Governor that cares for his people, still yet buhari have not say anything about Kaduna killing . 1 Like |
Re: Rivers State Govt. Release Report On Black Soot. by engrsyer(m): 10:42pm On Feb 11, 2017 |
Are you okay or the economy is having a strong effect on your psych? richidinho: |
Re: Rivers State Govt. Release Report On Black Soot. by richidinho(m): 10:44pm On Feb 11, 2017 |
this is one of the benefit of electing competent person as our governor 1 Like |
Re: Rivers State Govt. Release Report On Black Soot. by engrsyer(m): 10:45pm On Feb 11, 2017 |
Are you missing the President's absence? For me i wish Osibanjo can continue till 2019. Don't ask me why. Danzakidakura: 1 Like |
Re: Rivers State Govt. Release Report On Black Soot. by richidinho(m): 10:49pm On Feb 11, 2017 |
engrsyer: calm down bro, may be u are new here, some guys here understand very well 1 Like |
Re: Rivers State Govt. Release Report On Black Soot. by Oliviaxx(f): 11:20pm On Feb 11, 2017 |
....high time |
Re: Rivers State Govt. Release Report On Black Soot. by buffalowings: 11:30pm On Feb 11, 2017 |
Re: Rivers State Govt. Release Report On Black Soot. by engrsyer(m): 1:42pm On Feb 12, 2017 |
BREAKING: Rivers Gov’t Shuts Down Chinese Asphalt Company Responsible For Black Soot By News Release - February 11, 2017 Nyesom Wike, Governor of Rivers State This is to inform the public that a Chinese construction company, named CGC, located on the Obirikwere-Airport Link Road has been shut down on Friday, the 10th of February, 2017, by the Rivers State Task Force on the Black Soot. The Asphalt plant was found to be producing thick black smog out of the furnace in the process of burning Asphalt, heavily polluting the air. The Asphalt plant was immediately shut down by the task force. All the directors of the company will be prosecuted according to the law. The public is therefore advised to cooperate with the Task Force, by providing useful information on the Black Soot. |
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