Akwa Ibom Govt warns against bush burning to prevent fire outbreaks

The state’s Commissioner for Agriculture Rural Development, Dr Offiong Offor, gave the warning in Uyo on Wednesday, at a news conference to enlighten the public on the dangers of bush burning.

According to her, bush burning can cause serious fire outbreaks and air pollution, including the destruction of properties and soil organisms that are beneficial to plants.

“Bush burning has been a common practice, being one of the steps of land preparation for the planting season in rural areas.

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