The high temperatures, non-implementation of the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) reports, and audit of the pollution in the Niger Delta
The high temperatures, non-implementation of the Environment Impact Assessment reports, and audit of the pollution in the Niger Delta• ‘Farmers displacement poses food sovereignty risk’• We have remediated 46 sites in Ogoni, says HYPREPThe high temperatures, non-implementation of the Environment Impact Assessment reports, and audit of the pollution in the Niger Delta region may have cast doubt on the country’s environmental stewardship and efforts to combat hunger; attain efficient use of...
While seeking a sober reflection on the profligate relationship with the environment backed with intentional actions to solve it, they urged the government to match policies and laws with actions. “We cannot wait until Ogoni clean up is completed before that is done. The noises that oil extraction could resume in Ogoniland are a big indication that the idea of cleaning up the territory may be scuttled.
Bassey urged the government to enforce its regulation on urban planning. “We need to have enforced rules that ensure that every neighbourhood has sufficient green areas and public spaces. This is one way to socialise our communities and ensure that our people have common spaces for recreation, sports and other activities. They should be seen not just as the lungs of our communities but the glue that holds our people together.
The professor of agricultural economics advocated the revival of irrigation facilities and breeding for drought resistance to tackle high temperatures and delayed rainfall in the country. He said: “Preliminary indication in southern Nigeria is that maize yield will be low despite farmers’ best efforts. This is despite possibly more land area put to cultivation, more labour, and more capital deployed.
Ogunleye stressed that environmental auditing is weak in the country, saying that what is needed is compliance with environmental management practices and laws by the stakeholders. Ogunleye called for the adoption of large landscape improvement plans in all cities and towns like Operation Green Lagos started in 2008, and led to the planting of a large number of trees.
Mba-Nwigoh revealed that HYPREP is in talks with the African Development Bank to establish an agro-processing hub in Ogoniland to increase value in the food production value chain, boost food security and improve livelihood. “Interestingly, with some successes recorded in the clean-up project, communities are now returning to their farmland,” he said.
He said sustainable development is suffering as land use is responsible for 11 per cent of the carbon dioxide emissions heating the planet. “Inaction is too costly . Troops of the Multi National Joint Task Force , have killed 140 Islamic State of West Africa Province insurgents and arrested 57 others in Marte Local Government Area of Borno. The Force Commander, Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Ali, said this at a news conference in Maiduguri on Tuesday. Ali said the feat was recorded sequel to…
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