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UN Pledges Support for Ogoni Cleanup

The United Nations (UN) has affirmed its support for the execution of Ogoni cleanup, Great Green Wall, desertification, among other projects, which the Federal Government considers a priority, The Voice of Nigeria reports.

Deputy Secretary General of United Nations (UN), Amina Mohammed made the promise while addressing the directors general and staffers of the Ministry of Environment in Abuja as part of her recent visit to Nigeria.

Mohammed, who expressed happiness for homecoming, said the projects are scheduled for 2030 agenda, adding, “We’ll continue to make requests for international bodies to come to help Nigeria in executing them.”

According to her, “Ogoni cleanup is a priority, and indeed, the plight of women in Niger Delta.  They should be carried along in developmental programmes as well as give them sense of belonging in the project.”

“The environment is for life; our mission is peace and security of women, and this is the only solution that would take the country out of insecurity, and violence and conflicts.

“Nigeria has a set targeted goal for environment sector. What really matters most is, let UN know about it so that it would be well articulated in the policies and programmes of the body,” she added.

The Minister of State Environment, Ibrahim Usman Jibril extolled UN for collaborating with Nigeria in developmental projects, adding, “We’ll continue to look unto UN for assistance.”

He stressed that the immediate past minister has already set a template for the ministry, especially, on the three important projects, which he expressed hope would stand a text of time for all Nigerians.

Jibril assured that the ministry, stakeholders and development partners are currently working towards the execution of Ogoni project, adding, more specimen have been taken for analysis.

“We need technical assistance and capacity building in these projects. Besides, we may want addition funds to enable us flag off the Great Bond soon. With the help of United Nations, it would be a dream come true’, he added.

 

 

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