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Black Soot Pollutes The Environment In Port Harcourt, Rivers State Government Sets Up Task-force To Tackle Black Soot



Again appearance of a black dust resembling a “black soot” on the surface of furnitures, cars, is becoming a thing to worry about here in Portharcourt. From the Picture, you will think its about to rain but having a close look, you will realize that the sun is covered by the thick smoke coming from God knows where.
The substance covers cars, home furnitures, even when you try to wipe your nose you will notice this dark substance.

Pls oo you guys should help beg authorities to find lasting solutions to this black soot as people around are becoming scared. Rivers state government pls do something... 


Rivers Government responds following outcry from PH residents on health hazard

The Rivers State Government has set up a Task Force to tackle the black soot polluting the atmosphere of Port Harcourt and its environs.

The Task Force is mandated to investigate and resolve the environmental challenge.

This was part of the resolutions of the State Executive Council meeting of Wednesday at the Government House, Port Harcourt Executive Council Chambers chaired by Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike .

The Task Force to investigate the Black Soot has the Commissioner of Environment, Professor Roseline Konya, Commissioner of Special Duties, Mr Emeka Onowu and the Commissioner of Information, Dr Austin Tam-George as members.

The committee which will be backed by technical experts will liaise with major stakeholders to resolve the environmental challenges posed by the black soot.

Briefing the media after the Executive Council meeting, Commissioner of Information, Dr Austin Tam-George stated that the resolution was reached after the Commissioner of Environment, Professor Roseline Konya on the preliminary results of its Ministerial Investigation.

Also on Wednesday, the Rivers State Executive Council approved the purchase of hi-tech equipment for the Braithwaite Memorial Hospital at the cost of $10.5million.

The Rivers State Executive Council also resolved to ensure that all the General Hospitals being rehabilitated are duly equipped to create access to quality healthcare for the people.

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