Environmental disaster looms over deforestation, National Park raises alarm

The Conservator General, National Park Service, Dr Ibrahim Goni, has warned of dire environmental consequences over the alarming rate of deforestation taking place in the country. 

Addressing a virtual conference on the Service’s stand on illegal logging across Nigeria’s forests reserves, Goni said reports had shown that some Nigerians still engaged in and aid illegal logging causing deforestation in the country. 

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He said risks from illegal logging were dire because “Trees absorb and store carbon dioxide. If forests are cleared, or even disturbed, they release carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, which will be harmful to the environment and humans as well.” 

The CG identified ignorance among Nigerians as one of the key factors militating against efforts to fight this environmental disaster.  

“The service will arrest and prosecute anyone found involved in illegal logging in any of our national parks.”