FG identifies powerful interests behind deforestation, renews commitment to net-zero emissions by 2060

The Federal government has alluded the ongoing deforestation in the country to powerful interests who provide protection for loggers in the business of charcoal production.

ValidViewNetwork reports that deforestation of the dwindling forest resources of Nigeria is already posing dangers to lives and properties across the country.

Speaking at the 69th weekly Ministerial briefing today at the state house , the Minister of Environment, Mohammed Abdulahi, apportioned the blame ton Nigerians who are involved in the nefarious activities within Nigerian forests.

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Mr Abdullahi said the task force set up to apprehend the protracted menace of tree feeling for charcoal have faced difficulties in enforcement, disclosing that they constantly experience a push back at the subnational level on the grounds that the trees belong to the states.

The UK Government had earlier asked the Federal Government to prioritize tackling deforestation to curb climate emission.

The President consequently promised that the country is committed to tackling the menace that continues to record wide spread impacts on the country’s efforts towards shifting away from fossil fuel and achieving net-zero emissions by 2060.