The Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed, has called for effective management of the environment to protect the eco-system and save it from depletion.
Governor Ahmed made the call on Monday at a meeting with the executive members of the Kwara State Forestry Stakeholders’ Congress led by its president, Mr Abdullahi Agbobamu.
At the meeting held at the Governor’s Lodge in Ilorin, Mr Ahmed said: “There is a growing concern over poor management of the environment which leads to desertification and depletion of the environment”.
The Governor urged the Congress to avoid engaging in acts that could hurt the environment with a view to saving it from losing its values.
He asked members of the congress to partner with the government in the conservation of the environment and creation of wealth.
“The danger is not in the felling of trees but in not planting more trees to guide against deforestation. Desertification efforts must be made by stakeholders and indeed all Nigerians to protect our environment by embracing the tree planting culture,” the Governor said.
The Kwara State Governor further promised to support the congress through the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises platforms in order to promote their business.