By Fabian Ekeruche The Lagos State Government has affirmed its unwavering commitment to enforcing a comprehensive ban on the usage and distribution of styrofoam within the state. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, said this at a consultative meeting with the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN)Continue Reading
By Tosin Kolade Nigerian Government, in collaboration with UNICEF and other development partners, have unveiled an ambitious plan to accelerate the provision of climate-resilient, safe, and sustainable drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene services within the country. At the Nigeria/UNICEF Annual WASH Review Meeting in Abuja on Thursday, Prof. Joseph Utsev,Continue Reading
By Fabian Ekeruche The Lagos State Government has announced an immediate ban on the usage and distribution of styrofoam and other single-use plastics within the metropolis. This is contained in a statement by Mr Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, on Sunday in Lagos. Wahab emphasised thatContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade Alhaji Bello Goronyo, the Minister of State for Water Resources and Sanitation, on Friday reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to collaborating with key stakeholders to restore Jabi Lake. The announcement came to light during a comprehensive progress report presentation which held in Abuja. Expressing deep concern overContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade Mr Ibiyemi Olu-Daniels, an official of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, has called for enhanced coordination in implementing Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) interventions in emergency situations in the country. He made the call on the sidelines of the ongoing WASH in Emergency Working GroupContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Mr Sam Onuigbo, Patron, Board of Trustees Climate and Sustainable Development Network (CSDevNet), says it is crucial for Nigeria to accelerate its adoption of renewable energy to mitigate climate change. Onuigbo communicated this on Wednesday in Abuja at the Multi Stakeholders National Consultative Dialogue with the themeContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade Alhaji Shehu Shinkafi, the newly deployed permanent secretary to the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, has pledged accountability in delivering the mandate of the ministry for water resources management. He made the commitment when he took over from Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, who was redeployed to theContinue Reading
By Henry Oladele and Oluwatope Lawanson Women For Peace and Gender Equality Initiative (WOPEGEE), a Non-Governmental Orgnisation (NGO), on Tuesday appealed to the federal and state governments to reform emergency agencies across the country. The Executive Director of WOPEGEE, Dr Mojisola Akinsanya, made the plea while speaking withContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) has called on Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to rally behind Nigeria in implementing climate action strategies. The call was made by Dr Tanko Azzika, Senior Policy Officer at AMCOW, during a post-COP28 multistakeholder national consultative dialogue in Abuja on Wednesday.Continue Reading
Ministerial Performance Bond, my priority- By Abigael Joshua Mr Mahmud Kambari, the new Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Environment says that the ministerial performance bond he signed with President Bola Tinubu is his priority in office. Kambari said this on Tuesday in Abuja while assuming office in the ministryContinue Reading
