The €1.5 billion project (around N636 billion), with €1 billion from the European Commission’s Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) and the rest from Christian Aid, aims to improve early warning and early response systems for flooding in Benue, Kaduna and Plateau states.
Xylem, an innovative water solutions company, is advocating good use of water, with regards conservation and reuse.
Over 500 rural communities in Plateau State suffer from effects of environmental hazards which have also affected economic activities in the communities.
The Federal Government says the numerous projects initiated across the country are to prevent flooding and ease vehicular access to the communities where the projects are executed.
The Association for Environmental Impact Assessment of Nigeria (AEIAN), an umbrella body of Impact Assessment Practitioners in Nigeria, has called on the Federal Government to develop, implement and enforce strong laws and policies that will curb the production and use of unnecessary single use plastics.
You are vying for the House of Representatives seat for Abuja South in 2019.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced a new environment policy to enhance its waste management practice and reduce pollution across its areas of operation.