The Nation Newspaper FG to fight desertification in Sokoto, Borno, Katsina, 8 others - Bukar
The Director General of the agency, Dr. Yusuf Maina Bukar disclosed this in Abuja shortly after receiving an award from the National Renewed Hope Youth Ambassadors, a pro-Tinubu/Shetimma support group.Bukar said his agency is collaborating with the affected states and other stakeholders to tackle desertification and its pact.
Bukar lamented that desertification has caused a lot of damage to farm lands and livelihood of the people in the affected states, adding it was time to address its impact on the people.“We are collaborating with states to tackle this issue. We have lost farmlands, livelihood in those areas and that is to tell you the level of damage and danger this has posed to the states.
Explaining the essence of the award, the Director General of the National Renewed Hope Youth Ambassadors, Haruna Adamu Sardauna said, “Bukar with the support of his management team has established shelter belts, woodlot, plantations, orchards and gardens in tertiary institutions” and deserved the award for his performance in office.
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