HOUSE ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE SUMMONS EHCON OVER ENVIRONMENTAL VIOLATIONS
The House of Representatives Committee on Environment has officially summoned the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) to appear on Tuesday, July 8, to address pressing environmental infractions and their handling of these issues.
Chairman Mike Etaba emphasized that this move falls squarely within the Committee’s oversight role, underscoring the House’s commitment to safeguarding the safety, well-being, and comfort of Nigerians. “For us, the smooth living of Nigerians is job one. We must ensure their safety, well-being, and comfort always. They have been a lot of infractions in the environment sector that demand urgent explanations. We expect the council to have answers,” Etaba stated.
The summons comes amid growing concerns about environmental regulation enforcement and accountability, highlighting the government’s intent to hold regulatory bodies like EHCON responsible for their mandate in protecting public health and the environment.
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