Chuks Oyema-Aziken
The Federal government on Saturday said it is committed to phasing out ozone layer depleting substances.
Dr Ishaq Salako, Minister of State for Environment said this at the 2023 World Ozone Day Celebration which is marked on Sept. 1 annually
Speaking at the event with theme “Montreal Protocol: fixing the Ozone layer and reducing Climate Change”, Salako said the government is concerned over the level of ozone layer depletion.
The Minister, who was represented by Mr Charles Ikeah Director of Pollution Control and Environmental Health Department in the Ministry noted that the ministry has been in collaboration with stakeholders in mitigating ozone depleting substances.
He assured that the ministry would soon train technicians on how to handle ozone reduction equipment in an attempt to totally phase out ozone layer depletion equipment.
He assured that the ministry committed to the Montreal Protocol to ensure a sustainable environment in the country.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Alhaji Ibrahim Yusufu in his address acknowledged the role of human activities while using some depleting chemicals in the depletion of the ozone layer.
Yusufu, who was represented by Mr Olubunmi Olusanya, a director in the Ministry further noted that public awareness on the need to safeguard the ozone layer for our overall health is pertinent.
“All importers of ozone depleting chemicals should desist from the importation of such, all technicians and engineers should avoid the use of ozone depleting substances in their operations and sought alternatives,” he appealed.
The permanent secretary urged members of the public to patronise all ozone friendly substances and support the government’s fight against ozone layer depletion.
Mr Ahmed Ibrahim, Coordinator, Nigeria Association of Refrigerators and Air -conditioning Practitioners said the association has been collaborating with stakeholders to reduce ozone layer depletion.
“We are sensitising manufacturers of refrigerants to manufacture ozone friendly refrigerants.
“We will like to appeal for Refrigeration and Air-conditioner village where all our members can have a good practice of their craft in Refrigeration and Air-conditioning,” he appealed.
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