The outgoing Minister of Environment, Dr. Muhammad Mahmood Abubakar, has said that the Ogoniland clean-up was one of the major achievements of the ministry under his watch.
Speaking just before handing over the affairs of the ministry to the Minister of State, Chief Sharon Ikeazor, in his office, Dr Abubakar said the Ogoniland clean-up, issues relating to tackling climate change and policies of a cleaner and healthier environment were part of the achievements of the ministry in the last two years.
- Lawyers to governors: Judiciary best for fiscal federalism, devolution of power
- Banditry: Military operation falters as gunmen choke from lack of fuel, others
Following a minor cabinet reshuffle by President Muhammadu Buhari, the environment minister was deployed to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, while the Minister of State Ikeazor was asked to take over the environment ministry.
On her part, Chief Ikeazor assured that the affairs of the ministry will be highly protected and developed under her watch and appealed for maximum support from staff of the ministry.
Dear Reader,
Every day, we work hard to provide readers such as you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive
information. Quality journalism costs money. Today, we're asking that you support us to do more. Your support
means that Daily Trust can keep offering journalism to everyone in the world.
Sign up for as little as N1,000 to
become a member. Learn more about our membership here
Zenith Bank
1017257739
Media Trust Ltd
Please send details of your bank transfer to the email or Whatsapp number below so that we can contact you.
If you have any questions, please let us know.
Inquiries:Email: membership@dailytrust.com
Whatsapp: +234 806 990 3410
