x

AFDA Calls on FG to Regulate Tree Felling to Preserve the Environment

By Jabiru Hassan, Kano

The Federal Government of Nigeria has been urged to pass a law to regulate the indiscriminate felling of trees in the country, in alignment with global agroforestry policies observed in other tropical nations.

In a press statement issued by the Agroforestry Development Association (AFDA), signed by its chairman, Malam Sulaiman Umar, the group expressed concern over the growing deforestation in Nigeria. The association warned that the increasing tree felling, particularly in the Sub-Saharan regions, could have detrimental effects on the country’s environment, making it urgent to establish a law to regulate such activities.

The group further advised agroforestry stakeholders and high-ranking officials to explore new approaches for restoring national plantations. AFDA highlighted the potential for the tourism industry to thrive by utilizing forested areas, as seen in countries that generate significant revenue from their forests.

Additionally, AFDA announced plans to organize a nationwide tree planting campaign, focusing on states in need of adequate tree species to restore those lost. The group also called on local government councils to initiate tree planting efforts to replace those felled illegally.

 

Hot this week

CROSSJOF Hails Hon. Nyiam As Champion of Fight Against Illicit Drug Abuse in Boki LGA

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju Cross River State journalists in Abuja under...

Public Alert: Increased Water Release from Goronyo Dam

By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto The Sokoto Rima River Basin Development...

Delta Govt Backs Civil Service Screening, Insists on Decent Dressing

By Anne Azuka The Delta State Government has thrown its...

Wike Lauds President Tinubu for lifting Rivers emergency rule

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),...

FG Assures AFGSAN of Support to Boost Food Security

By Francis Wilfred The Federal Government has assured the Amana...

Functional Streetlights in Abuja Save $8 Billion Yearly on Repairs, Block Saboteurs — Wike

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju The FCT Minister Barr. Nysome Wike has...

Public Alert: Increased Water Release from Goronyo Dam

By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto The Sokoto Rima River Basin Development...

Global Spotlight: Daybreak Publisher Clinches Silk Road News Award

The publisher and editor-in-chief of daybreak Nigeria newspaper, Dr....

A’ibom committed to industrial Cluster Development

By Ogenyi Ogenyi, Uyo Akwa Ibom State government has restated...

Pilgrimage Is Spiritual Exercise, Not Jamboree, NCPC Boss Warns Intending Pilgrims

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju As intending pilgrims depart Abuja on Monday...

Wike Lauds President Tinubu for lifting Rivers emergency rule

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),...

Nigerian journalist wins Silk Road Global News Award

By Micheal Onjewu with Agency Report The publisher and editor-in-chief...

A’Ibom Commissioner seeks royal support for voter registration, Gov Eno’s Arise Project

By Ogenyi Ogenyi,Uyo Traditional leaders in Akwa Ibom have been...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img