The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and its joint venture (JV) partner, First Exploration and Petroleum Development Company Limited (FIRST E&P), have unveiled the Afforestation, Livelihood Enhancement, and Carbon Sequestration (ALEC) initiative to address deforestation, biodiversity loss, and climate change in Bayelsa state. The project aims to plant half a million trees over five years and rehabilitate critical ecosystems.
Aderonke OniThe Nigeria n National Petroleum Company Limited and its joint venture partner, First Exploration and Petroleum Development Company Limited , have unveiled the Afforestation, Livelihood Enhancement, and Carbon Sequestration initiative.the Nigeria n Conservation Foundation to launch the initiative, which targets 11 coastal communities in Bayelsa state.a move towards environmental sustainability and community empowerment.
“Without immediate and decisive action, Nigeria is on track to lose its remaining mangrove forests by 2050, according to projections by the Nigerian Conservation Foundation – a loss that would not only exacerbate the effects of climate change but also further endanger the country’s rich biodiversity.
“This initiative reflects our dedication to environmental stewardship and social responsibility as well as a clear understanding that sustainable business success is inherently tied to the well-being of the communities we serve and the ecosystems we rely on,” Wunti said.Emmanuel Etomi, executive director of corporate services at FIRST E&P, said the ALEC project marks a pivotal step in our journey towards a sustainable future.
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