As part of measures to ensure the protection of mangroves and oceans, the Federal Government has kick-started a National Mangrove Restoration Project NigerDelta Mangrove NationalMangroveRestoration Ocean Environment Nigeria
that will deliver environmental and sustainable livelihood benefits for people in the Niger Delta region.
Ikeazor also explained that the government is ready to support any programme that would promote healthy mangrove ecosystem, adding that over 60 per cent of these mangroves, equivalent to 6,000 square kilometres is found in Nigeria, which has the largest mangrove cover in Africa, and the fourth largest in the World.
The minister therefore, called on individuals and corporate organisations to support government’s effort in making sure that mangroves are restored and protected across the country.
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