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I choose to believe that I, not the government (as is always conveniently held responsible), can take the initiative to conserve this principal resource which will be a major limiting factor if its mismanagement persists. Availability of safe and adequate water could be as crucial to economic development in the coming years as access to oil was to development in the 20th century.
It behooves me to add that establishing a water-saving society has become crucial, and the participation of civil society will play a critical role in achieving water-saving objectives. In the final analysis, “the fundamental message” I have tried to convey via this reflection “is the profound multiplying effect of small concrete actions.” As natural resources assume center-stage in 21st century calculations, let all break with tradition by accepting an all-inclusive obligation to use water responsibly, else, as Maria’s concluding sentence went, “running water will have already run out in a time when there will still be humans who will not have known what an invaluable miracle it is to turn on the tap and see water fit for consumption.”
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Terhemba Aindigh
Terhemba Aindigh is currently with the Nigerian National Youth Service Corps. Having obtained a first degree in International Relations at Covenant University, Nigeria, with a flair for writing professionally, Terhemba enjoys making commentaries on issues that command worldwide relevance.
His essays have earned him an enviable reputation both nationally and internationally. Some of his writings have ensured his active participation in international conferences like the prestigious St. Gallen Symposium, South American Business Forum, and the Model World Trade Organization. He has also been awarded for exceptional writing by the World Bank and the World Federation of United Nations' Associations.
Most recently, Terhemba was announced as one of the 15 winners of an international essay, video and poster competition sponsored by the World Federation of United Nations Associations. This ensured his participation in the Students for a Nuclear Weapons-Free World Seminar, held at the United Nations Secretariat in Geneva, Switzerland. Consequently, he and the other winners were inspired to birth a global anti-nuclear weapons youth network.
As a founding member of the Students for a Nuclear Weapons-Free World Youth Initiative, Terhemba and his colleagues have taken up the immense responsibility to help in realizing a world free of nuclear weapons.
At present, he is doing what he loves to do best: writing more essays to compete in the likes of the Japanese Foreign Trade Council and Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library essay competitions, amongst others.
His ultimate ambition is to attain the heights of great men like Kofi Annan, who have made no little contribution to ensuring that our world is peaceful and just.
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De Maria Heyaca maria heyaca | Feb 29th, 2008
Dear Terhemba Aindigh;
This is Maria Heyaca; I have just read your article about water scarcity, includying your comments about my essay. I am very much honored to know its ideas inspired you. I wanted to thank you sincerely for your great regards about the essay and invite you to freely contact me. Cheers, Maria (mfheyaca@yahoo.co.uk)
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