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26-526: Amuwo-Odofin is a local government area (LGA) in the Badagry Division , Lagos State , Nigeria . Amuwo Odofin LGA is divided into Oriade and Amuwo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) with 7 wards each; Abule-osun, Agboju, Ibeshe, Ijegun , Irede, Kirikir and Kuje wards constitute Oriade LCDA and Ado-soba, Ekoakete, Ifelodun, Ilado Tamaro, Irepodun, Odofin and Orire wards comprising Amuwo LCDA. Spread among

52-455: A larger cultural and spiritual whole than in most modern forms of environmental activism, which may be more based in seeing water and other extractive resources as commodities. Some of the notable environmentalists who have been active in lobbying for environmental protection and conservation include: In recent years, there are not only environmentalists for natural environment but also environmentalists for human environment. For instance,

78-884: A leftist political approach to overlapping issues of environmental and social wellbeing. Water protectors are activists , organizers, and cultural workers focused on the defense of the world's water and water systems. The water protector name, analysis and style of activism arose from Indigenous communities in North America during the Dakota Access Pipeline protests at the Standing Rock Reservation , which began with an encampment on LaDonna Brave Bull Allard 's land in April, 2016. Water protectors are similar to land defenders , but are distinguished from other environmental activists by this philosophy and approach that

104-541: A local government council consisting of a chairman, who is the chief executive, and other elected members, who are referred to as councillors. Each LGA is further subdivided into a minimum of ten and a maximum of twenty wards. A ward is administered by a councillor, who reports directly to the LGA chairman. The councillors fall under the legislative arm of the Local Government , the third tier of government in Nigeria, below

130-505: A number of subcommunities, with different approaches and focuses – each developing distinct movements and identities. Environmentalists are sometimes referred to by critics with informal or derogatory terms such as "greenie" and "tree-hugger", with some members of the public associating the most radical environmentalists with these derogatory terms. The environmental movement contains a number of subcommunities, that have developed with different approaches and philosophies in different parts of

156-644: A voice note reported that the residents of the Amuwo-Odofin local government area (AOLG) were infected by the coronavirus. This was posted on all the social media platforms which caused concern in the area. However, the NCDC and the local government administration denied the claim. They organized a press conference where the Chairman of the Council stated that “the person who recorded the audio – who he identified as Dr. Faith Anyanwu –

182-617: Is neither a staff of the Lagos State Government nor that of the NCDC.” On coronavirus palliative, the food items that were meant to reduce hunger for the residents of the Amuwo-Odofin were packed at the warehouse on Benster Crescent, also known as Monkey Village in the Mazamaza area of the local government. The warehouse was looted of the COVID-19 palliatives. The palliatives were food items meant to get across to different groups of people in

208-405: Is rooted in an indigenous cultural perspective that sees water and the land as sacred. This relationship with water moves beyond simply having access to clean drinking water, and comes from the beliefs that water is necessary for life and that water is a relative and therefore it must be treated with respect. As such, the reasons for protection of water are older, more holistic, and integrated into

234-556: The Igbos account for more than half of the area's total population. Amuwo-Odofin was regarded as one of the areas with a high rate of coronavirus in Lagos state. Coronavirus was detected in this Local Government Area, among eight people who had confirmed cases. To reduce the spread of coronavirus, the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), doctors, and other health doctors were posted to

260-485: The environmentalists , sociologists, lawyers, engineers and economists to join in seeking sustainable solutions to flooding issues. Meanwhile, the Lagos State Government proposed to relocating of residents of the Mile 2 area in Amuwo-Odofin local government area for the construction and the management of the area against flood. Some of the areas have been controlled from flooding which made the federal government to nominate it as

286-600: The 14 wards are 67 communities, 12 of which are Urban, 8 semi-urban and 47 rural. Amuwo Odofin LGA has a population density of approximately 300,000 people per square kilometer. The LGA, with a population of over 1,500,000 according to the 2006 Census shares its boundaries with Ajeromi and Ifelodun LCDA in the East, Oriade LCDA in the West, the Badagry Creek to the South and Isolo/Igando LCDA to

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312-683: The North. The indigenous dwellers of Amuwo Odofin are mainly the Aworis who are the majority and the Ewes living at the beach of Beshi, Ibeshe sea beach Between the River and the Atlantic Ocean who are minorities, this Ewes are seasoned fisherman and Farmers . Some of the festivals embraced by the people are Elegba Ewe , Oro Aworis , Zangbeto Ewe and Igunuko Ewe festivals . The custodians of culture and tradition in

338-550: The area are the traditional rulers. The Local Government is blessed with highly reputable Obas and Chiefs and Baales. This includes Oba Mobadenle Obalade Oyekan- the Onilado of Ilado/Inagbe Islands and Oba Lateef Olayinka Ado, Fabuwa 1, Alado of Ado Land. Nonetheless, considering its location as a near border Local Government, International trade has found its root in the area with people of various extractions engaging in various forms of trading activities. It must also be stated that

364-618: The area. The items included bags of rice, macaroni, spaghetti, salt, garri, sugar, and cartons of noodles. The Lagos State Government condemned the looting, stating the palliatives were donated by the Private Sector Coalition against COVID-19. The vandalization of the warehouse in search of food led to unrest and protest in the areas. The unrest continued, causing the looting and burning down of banks, police stations, local government secretariats, television station, newspaper office, shopping malls, court, and many others. When coronavirus

390-533: The environment from harms resulting from resource extraction , hazardous waste disposal , infrastructure projects, land appropriation , or other dangers. In 2019, the UN Human Rights Council unanimously recognised their importance to environmental protection. The term environmental defender is broadly applied to a diverse range of environmental groups and leaders from different cultures that all employ different tactics and hold different agendas. Use of

416-646: The flood early warning communication, accurate flood susceptibility map, use of proper land use regulation, planning and management, need for afforestation and programs that support tree planting, use of the presence of mangroves and wetlands should be available and accessible to the people before the rain sets in. In 2017, the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), the Victoria Island branch, during its conference recommended good management of flooding in some areas of Lagos. They called on other professional bodies like

442-518: The following: The public recognition of the climate crisis and emergence of the climate movement in the beginning of the 21st century led to a distinct group of activists. Activations like the School Strike for Climate and Fridays for Future , have led to a new generation of youth activists like Greta Thunberg , Jamie Margolin and Vanessa Nakate who have created a global youth climate movement. One notable strain of environmentalism, comes from

468-425: The local government. Amuwo-Odofin was also listed as one of the 88 healthcare facilities, the Lagos state government accredited for the vaccination of coronavirus. The COVID-19 vaccines made available for the residents were AstraZeneca vaccines. In a bid to stop the spread of the virus, all the sporting activities and centers in the area were stopped to prevent the spread. The bars and clubs were also closed up, due to

494-783: The most climate change-friendly local government in the country. The nomination synchronized with the 16th edition of the United Nations global on Conference on climate change also known as Conference of Parties, (COP 16) scheduled for November 29 to December 10, 2010. Thus, Amuwo-Odofin local government area was appointed to advocate for friendly climate conditions across the continent. See also: List of schools in Lagos See also: List of hospitals in Lagos See also: List of festivals in Lagos See also: Architecture of Lagos Local Government Areas of Nigeria Nigeria has 774 local government areas (LGAs), each administered by

520-426: The philosophy of the conservation movement . Conservationists are concerned with leaving the environment in a better state than the condition they found it distinct from human interaction. The conservation movement is associated with the early parts of the environmental movement of the 19th and 20th century. Environmental defenders or environmental human rights defenders are individuals or collectives who protect

546-478: The spread of the virus. Hence, coronavirus awareness and medical outreach were offered to the Shoba community of Amuwo Odofin, Lagos State. The ban on the bars and clubs as well as the sporting centers was emphasized and everyone was urged to comply with the guidelines and take responsibility for protecting themselves against the virus as directed by the NCDC. The virus was no respecter of gender, age, or status. Meanwhile,

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572-493: The state governments and the federal government. The functions of local governments are detailed in the Nigerian constitution and include the following: Lagos State Agege, Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Alimosho, Amuwo-Odofin, Apapa, Badagry, Epe, Eti Osa, Ibeju-Lekki, Ifako-Ijaiye, Ikeja, Ikorodu, Kosofe, Lagos Island, Lagos Mainland, Mushin, Ojo,, Oshodi-Isolo, Shomolu, Surulere. Environmentalist The environmental movement has

598-401: The term is contested, as it homogenizes such a wide range of groups and campaigns, many of whom do not self-identify with the term and may not have explicit aims to protect the environment (being motivated primarily by social justice concerns). The adoption of environmentalist into a distinct political ideology led to the development of political parties called "green parties", typically with

624-562: The total area. The finding related the risk to being close to the bodies of water and having low terrains. Thus, the areas experience flooding whenever it rains. Residents are advised to be more careful whenever it rains to avoid being washed away and meeting with other flooding issues, especially the blocked drainages. It has been noted that properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed by floods in Amuwo-Odofin and other areas in Lagos state. A flood consultant and environmental risk researcher, Taiwo Ogunwumi, stated that to manage flooding,

650-415: The world. Notably, the early environmental movement experienced a deep tension between the philosophies of conservation and broader environmental protection . In recent decades the rise to prominence of environmental justice , indigenous rights and key environmental crises like the climate crises , has led to the development of other environmentalist identities. Environmentalists can be describe as one of

676-465: Was controlled, the markets in Amuwo-Odofin were allowed to open for business but the market leaders signed an undertaking, agreeing to comply with all the safety protocols to stop the spread of the virus. The communities in Amuwo-Odofin local government area are prone to flooding because of blocked drainages and the terrain. A published research in a journal reported that Amuwo Odofin has a rate of 10 percent risk zone of being flooded and 50 percent risk of

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