The National Association of Seadogs, Arabella Deck in conjunction with Aqua Kanata Deck and her immediate community were amongst National Stakeholder who commemorated World Environment Day in Nigeria.
The event, aimed at promoting environmental awareness and sustainability, saw representatives from various state/national agencies come together to make a positive impact on the environment.
The President of Arabella Deck of the National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) Mr Ehikioya Uduebor, in his opening remarks formally welcomed all invited guests and participants stating that the Feast of Barracuda was a yearly event organized by the NAS adding that this year, “we are commemorating the World Environment Day in conjunction with our sister deck, Aqua Kanata deck in Canada with community clean up and waste management, tree planting, plastic usage and control around Federal Housing Estate, Iguosa which some parts of the environment have been badly eroded.”
Abiah Ufokobong Samuel representing the Head of Operations National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Edo Operations Office in his remarks thanked the Deck for this worthy initiative.
He stated that, the event was the first of its kind since he was transferred to the state adding that For taking mitigating measures to combat environmental disaster, he would recommend to his boss to take Arabella Deck (NAS) as a major stakeholder in disaster management in the State.
Mr UMOGBAI from the SEMA also stated that they will partner with the Deck in disaster Management while emphasizing the importance of tree planting to the environment.
Aina Maria Adedeji, Vice President of the Residents Association of the Federal Housing Estate, Iguosa welcomed all and sundry to the estate.
She was elated with this tree planting initiative as it will curb environmental issues. Abiah Ufokobong Samuel, Head Search & Rescue Department representing the Head of Operations Mr Dahiru Yusuf, NEMA Edo Operations Office presented a contingency document to the president of the Arabella deck.
In a show of unity and commitment to the cause, the President (Capn), First Mate, Chairman World Environment Day, Representatives from National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Edo State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), and VP Residents Association of the Estate planted canopy trees, Christmas trees and palm trees within the Estate.
The event also featured environmental cleaning exercises carried out by Seadogs, dedicated to promoting environmental conservation. Seadogs also planted trees in designated erosion-prone areas, helping to mitigate soil erosion and landslides.
World Environment Day is a global platform that encourages individuals, organizations, and governments to take action to protect the environment and ensure a sustainable future.
High point of the event To support and encourage a clean environment, Barr. Henry Amaechi Nwazor was awarded the sum of 10,000 naira for having the most environmental friendly premise in the Estate.
