Earth Day: HOMEF demands clean energy shift
The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has called for accelerated action on clean energy, environmental restoration and stronger protection of ecosystems.
The ecology-focused non-governmental organisation made the call in a statement on Wednesday to mark the 2026 World Earth Day. The statement was signed by Miss Kome Odhomor, Communications/Media Lead at HOMEF.
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Nathan Tamarapreye, Yenagoa
The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has called for accelerated action on clean energy, environmental restoration and stronger protection of ecosystems.
The ecology-focused non-governmental organisation made the call in a statement on Wednesday to mark the 2026 World Earth Day. The statement was signed by Miss Kome Odhomor, Communications/Media Lead at HOMEF.
According to the group, the 2026 theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” underscores the need for both individual and collective efforts to cut carbon emissions, transition away from fossil fuels and safeguard biodiversity.
HOMEF warned that escalating environmental challenges, from erratic weather patterns to biodiversity loss, require urgent and transformative responses rather than gradual change.
The statement quoted the Executive Director of HOMEF, Dr Nnimmo Bassey, as saying humanity must rethink its relationship with nature.
He noted that the theme serves as a reminder that people have the power to preserve the environment and secure a sustainable future, urging a shift “from colonial extraction to stewardship”.
Bassey highlighted the critical role ecosystems play in sustaining life, noting that environmental degradation threatens health, food security and future generations.
He cautioned that failure to act is equivalent to “burning our father’s house only to inherit the ashes”.
The group also drew attention to persistent environmental hazards in Nigeria, particularly ongoing oil-related incidents.
It cited the long-burning Ororo 1 Well fire off the coast of Awoye and a separate wellhead fire in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State, describing them as urgent ecological and public safety threats requiring immediate government intervention.
HOMEF urged relevant authorities to decommission hazardous sites, rehabilitate affected environments and support impacted communities.
It also encouraged citizens to mark the day through practical actions such as tree planting, reducing single-use plastics and embracing zero-waste practices.
The organisation stressed that Earth Day should go beyond symbolic celebration, calling for renewed global commitment to protect the planet and secure a liveable future for all.
