Gabriel Enenche —
The Nigerian government has called for the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on effective implementation of the National Environmental Action Plan (NEAP) policy for environmental sustainability of the country.
The country’s Minister of Environment, Alhaji Mohammed Abdullahi, made the call at the Launch of National Consultation Leadership Dialogue for the Stockholm +50 yesterday in Abuja, the nation’s capital.
The minister who was represented by Stanley Jonah, Director, Planning, Research and Statistics of the ministry, said the support would help in the implementation of other programmes in the sector.
He said that just like the iconic Oliver Twist who was always asking for more, the ministry was looking further for UNDP’s support on the implementation of the policy.
“The support will bring an elaborate process of developing AEAP, for a holistic approach to the management of the country’s environmental policies,” he said.
The minister also urged all the relevant stakeholders and Nigerians at large to halt any activities involving negative trends in the environment.
According to him, the launch is designed to engage stakeholders on consultative meeting to mark the 50th years of convening the UN Conference on the human environment in Stockholm, Sweden.
He said that the objective was for the government at all levels to dialogue with relevant stakeholders on effective ways to address environmental challenges in the country.
“The dialogue will no doubt provide us with platform where we can share global vision on how to achieve a healthy planet and prosperity for all.
“The dialogue will also help to accelerate progress on the sustainable development goals as well as multilateral agreement through which inclusive green recovery are achieved.
“I, therefore, urge us all to bring out the best towards this dialogue meeting for environmental sustainability of our country,” he said.
Abdullahi, however, appreciated the UNDP for supporting the ministry in ensuring a healthy environment in the country.
