- The National Great Green Wall is collaborating with affected states and stakeholders to combat desertification, aligning with the “Renewed Hope” agenda
- Desertification has harmed farmlands and livelihoods in several Nigerian states, requiring urgent attention and action to address the issue
Dr. Yusuf Maina Bukar, the Director-General of the National Great Green Wall (NGGW), has announced that his agency is working in collaboration with the affected states and various stakeholders to combat desertification and its consequences.
Desertification has significantly impacted the livelihoods of millions of Nigerians residing in Borno, Kebbi, Sokoto, Yobe, Kano, Jigawa, Katsina, Bauchi, Gombe, and Adamawa States.
Dr. Bukar expressed the agency’s dedication to addressing this pressing issue, aligning its efforts with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda. He made this statement while speaking with journalists in Abuja on Friday, shortly after receiving an award from the National Renewed Hope Youth Ambassadors.
Desertification has led to the degradation of farmlands and the disruption of people’s livelihoods in the affected states, necessitating immediate attention and action.
Dr. Bukar stated, “We are collaborating with states to tackle this issue. We have lost farmlands and livelihood in those areas, and that is to tell you the level of damage and danger this has posed to the states. So, we won’t relent; we are committed to helping Mr. President deliver on his ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda for Nigeria.”
The Director General of the National Renewed Hope Youth Ambassadors, Haruna Adamu Sardauna, explained that the award was presented to Dr. Bukar in recognition of his performance in office. He commended Dr. Bukar and his management team for their efforts in establishing shelter belts, woodlots, plantations, orchards, and gardens in tertiary institutions, contributing to the fight against desertification and promoting sustainable development.
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