Prepare for fresh challenges, environmental officers told

Our ReporterEnvironmental Health Officers have been urged to brace up for fresh challenges arising from the resurgent COVID19 pandemic.Newly-elected National President of the Environmental Health Officers Association of Nigeria (EHOAN), Dr. Akinwunmi Isaac Temitope, made the call in his post-election speech at the weekend.He praised health officers across the country for their contribution to the nations fight against Coronavirus, insisting that the new wave of the pandemic demands renewed efforts and commitment to the project.He said: All Sanitarians are encouraged to be up and doing especially at this trying period of COVID- 19 resurgence.So far, environmental health officers in the country have contributed immensely to the fight against the virus.The resurgence is a fresh challenge to the Federal Government and demands that all hands must be on deck to win the battle.Dr Temitope, who called for unity of purpose among members, said the newly elected executive committee will work very hard to strengthen the association towards achieving greater heights.According to him, some of the key agenda include collaboration with governmental and non-governmental organisations and agencies, to rebrand the profession, and to strengthen relationships with various stakeholders in the profession.Members of the new executive committee elected at the National Scientific Workshop/ Delegate Conference held in Ibadan from January 6 to 9 include Awonuga Taiwo (National Deputy President), Tijani Abiodun (National General Secretary) and Bodunde Taiwo (National Treasurer).Read Also:Police decorate 29 promoted officers in KanoOthers are Dr Akinyele Cyril B.(National Public Relations Officer). Others are Sodeke Emmanuel (National Auditor), Ogedengbe Dayo (National Financial Secretary), Oladejo Kabir (National Provost Marshal) and Femi Abolade (National Assistant General Secretary).The president stressed on the need for the educational advancement of members, saying the body will invest in the educational development of its members and will also develop a realistic roadmap to reposition environmental health components in the country.
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