By Monday Ajogun The Edo Flood, Erosion and Watershed Management Agency (EDOFEWMA) has called for early intervention in erosion-prone areas to prevent incipient gullies from developing into major disasters. The Chief Executive Officer of EDOFEWMA, Mr Mohammed Okoyomoh, made the call at a stakeholders’ engagement on soil, erosion control andContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Senate has called for urgent federal intervention to address the worsening ecological degradation across Esan Land in Edo Central Senatorial District. It warned that unchecked erosion and environmental damage could trigger widespread displacement and economic hardship. The resolution of the senate is sequel to a motionContinue Reading
By Peter Okolie The Lawmaker representing Ideato North and South Federal Constituency of Imo, Mr Ikenga Ugochinyere, has expressed concern over the threats posed by erosion and insecurity to his constituency. Speaking on the two challenges at a news briefing in Owerri on Thursday, Ugochinyere urged the State and FederalContinue Reading
By Chimezie Anaso The people of Ekwulummiri Town in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra have raised the alarm over the magnitude of devastation caused by gully erosion in the community. They said that this has jeopardised the lives and livelihood of the people of the agrarian communityContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory The Nigeria Climate Adaptation Erosion and Watershed Project, supported by the European Investment Bank (NEWMAP-EIB), has commended the Ekiti State Government for pledging N1.1 billion as its counterpart funding for the project’s implementation. The National Project Coordinator of NEWMAP-EIB, Engr. Anda Ayuba, made the commendation in aContinue Reading
