A non-governmental organisation, Conservational International has declared its desire to collaborate the Federal Government in the conservation of the environment.
A delegation from Conservation International and Human Rights Advancement, Development and Advocacy Centre (HURIDAC) stated this on Monday during a courtesy visit to the Minister of State for Environment, Ibrahim Usman Jibril.
The delegation said they are exploring partnership opportunities to strengthen ongoing conservation efforts by Fed Ministry of Environment.
The Vice President, Africa, Conservation International, Mr. Mike O’Brien Onyeka expressed appreciation and acknowledged strong political will for conservation in Nigeria.
“The ability to protect our natural wealth can only occur in places where there is a political commitment to do so, where policies support such actions and capacity exists to carry them out,” he said.
The group, according to him works with governments to ensure that they have the knowledge and tools to enact policies that are good for their people, now and for generations to come.
In his remark, the minister informed the delegation on FG’s efforts towards effective management of natural resources included the repositioning and reforming of the seven National Parks.
Jibril also spoke about the ongoing efforts towards restoration of the ecosystem and protection of the mangrove of the Niger Delta region through the ongoing Ogoniland cleanup and the empowering of youth and livelihood improvement for women. However, both parties agreed on further meetings to formalise partnerships.
The for nearly 30 years, Conservation International (CI) has been protecting nature for the benefit of all.
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