The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has cautioned the public against the habit of burning car tyres that has characterized the country while ushering in the New year. 

In a statement signed by the the director general of NADMO, Eric Nana Agyeman-Prempeh said the environmentally unfriendly act which releases dangerous toxic waste into the atmosphere has dangerous effect on the health of the public.

The statement further added that in the light of danger it poses, it is therefore cautioning all and sundry, especially New Year revellers, to stay away from this dangerous practice”.

Below are details of the statement

NADMO CAUTIONS NEW YEAR CELEBRANTS AGAINST BURNING USED TYRES


Gradually the year 2017 has almost come to an end as we bid it farewell tonight with various activities.
We want to thank all Ghanaians, especially our clients and partners in the critical assignment of preventing and managing disasters in the country.

It has been observed over the years that among the various activities New Year celebrants usually engage in is the burning of used tyres along our roads.

They carry out this environmentally unfriendly activity under the superstitious belief of driving away the evil forces that militated against their progress and prosperity in the previous year.

This practice is very inimical to our environment as well as human health in view of the release of dangerous toxic waste into the atmosphere. It also has dangerous ramifications for our but iminious roads that are constructed with the nation’s scarce resources.

The National Disaster Management Organization is therefore cautioning all and sundry, especially New Year revellers, to stay away from this dangerous practice.

We want to encourage all to work hard with determination wherever they find themselves as that is the surest way to guarantee progress and prosperity.

…..Signed…..
Eric Nana Agyeman-Prempeh
Director General