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From TCNEWS

In a recent address marking International Environmental Education Day, Engr. James Nnadozie Uchegbuo, President General of Ahuwa Oboro autonomous community, Oboro clan in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, emphasized the critical need for environmental education among rural communities as the farming season approaches.

Speaking in Umuahia, Abia State capital, Uchegbuo highlighted the importance of educating rural dwellers on the detrimental effects of bush burning, improper fertilizer use, and other harmful practices that threaten soil health and environmental sustainability.

Uchegbuo noted that International Environmental Education Day, celebrated annually on January 26, serves as a pivotal moment to advocate for sustainable development.

He stressed that meeting current needs without compromising future generations’ ability to do the same is essential for human survival and well-being.

He urged individuals to take proactive steps in caring for their environment, using this day as an opportunity to address and analyze pressing environmental issues.

Uchegbuo called on Nigerians to recognize the interdependence between humanity and the environment, warning against complacency.

Highlighting the day’s objectives, Uchegbuo stated that International Environmental Education Day aims to identify and address environmental challenges both globally and locally, observing that, “the goal is to foster awareness and motivate collective action towards sustainable change for present and future generations”.

Uchegbuo revealed plans to collaborate with environmentalists to educate villagers on maintaining a healthy environment, ensuring a better future for all.

International Environmental Education Day, observed worldwide on January 26, traces its origins to the 1972 United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm, Sweden. The conference established common principles for environmental preservation, later reinforced by the “Belgrade Charter” at the International Workshop on Environment, underscoring the essential demands of environmental education.

By NWAMARA

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