…urges eligible voters to register with INEC ahead of June 20 Guber Poll
Adebayo Adenrele
The Director of National Orientation Agency (NOA), Ekiti State, Oluwakemi Akomolede, has sent stringent warning to citizens to desist from indiscriminate burning of bushes, farmlands and refuse, especially during the dry season.
This was contained in a statement signed and made available to journalists in Ado-Ekiti by the Directorate’s Head of Media & Communication, Ronke Afebioye-Samo.
Akomolede, stated that bush burning poses serious dangers to lives, property, food security and the environment.
She noted that the practice often leads to uncontrollable fire disaster, destruction of crops, loss of wildlife, and can result in fatal accidents and air pollution, which negatively affects public health.
Akomolede called on farmers, hunters and members of the public to adopt safer and environmentally friendly alternatives, stressing that everyone has a responsibility to protect the environment and preserve it for future generations.
She urged community leaders, youth groups, and traditional institutions to help spread this message at the grassroots level.
In addition, the NOA Ekiti boss seized the opportunity to encourage all eligible citizens who are yet to register or collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to take advantage of the ongoing registration exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
According to Akomolede, participation in the electoral process is a civic duty and a vital means for citizens to contribute to good governance and national development.
She emphasized that democracy thrives when citizens are informed, registered, and actively involved in the decision-making process through voting.
The Director appealed to radio and television stations across the state to support this sensitization by giving wide publicity to the messages against bush burning and the importance of INEC registration.
