Dangers Posed by Obsolete Chemicals

Last Thursday, the Vice Chancellor of the Catholic University College of Ghana, Prof. James Hawkins Ephraim, gave his inaugural speech as a fellow of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences.
The inaugural speech is a tradition of the Academy that sees newly inducted members give a talk on an issue in their areas of expertise.

Prof. Ephraim delivering his speech

The speaker, being a professor of Chemistry chose to talk on the topic, "The Dangers that Obsolete Chemicals Pose to Us."
Below are some tweets that captured the moment. I will do well to update this post with pictures soon.

Only 3% of chemicals used in Ghana ia not imported. That is salt! Palm oil is imported. Hmm #GAASInauguralLecture2013
— Kafui (@Qaphui) June 6, 2013

Classification of obsolete chemicals via Ekow Woode. #GAASInauguralLecture2013 pic.twitter.com/IkzasK55kA
— Kafui (@Qaphui) June 6, 2013

Does #Ghana have laws that deal with the management of chemicals? Yes we do! The challenge is the lack of coordination, & efficiency. #GAAS
— Kafui (@Qaphui) June 6, 2013

Chemicals pose danger to: 1. human health & safety, 2. soil, 3. water resources, 4. general environment #GAASInauguralLecture2013
— Kafui (@Qaphui) June 6, 2013

Options of disposing obsolete chemicals: 1. secure/lined landfills 2. lined lagoons 3. encapsulated facilities #GAASInauguralLecture2013
— Kafui (@Qaphui) June 6, 2013

Recommendations by Prof. Ephraim. #GAASInauguralLecture2013 pic.twitter.com/Iohjpirng1
— Kafui (@Qaphui) June 6, 2013

There's a lot we can do as individuals to help save our environment, and safeguard our health.
Folks like @GreenGhanaian and @QwophiCedi are already on the way. Let's join the cause!
God (will) Bless our Homeland Ghana -- only when we do our part.
UPDATE: Here is a link to the presentation!

Prof. Ephraim with the some members of the CUCG family

Some students from Accra Wey Gey Hey