From Yakubu Mustapha Minna
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared to partner with the Niger state government in order to actualize the green economy for the sustainability of environment.
The president gave the assurance at a two- day 1st Niger state Green Economy Summit held in Minna with the Theme;
‘Sustainable Future: Harnessing Green Assets and Innovation for Niger State’s Prosperity,’ saying that his administration was committed to the enthronement of green economy in the country.
Represented by the Minister of State for Agric and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Abdullahi Sabi described president Tinubu as a visionary leader who has approved a new solid mineral policy to enthroned efficiency in the use of its resources.
He said the present APC led administration is not unaware of the difficulties facing the citizens but called for understanding and prayers to over come the challenges, however assured that the country’s economy would soon bounced back.
In his speech, Governor Mohammed Umar Bago of Niger state says he will stand resolutely to safeguard the environment, securing a prosperous future hence the summit is to galvanise actions, sub-national and national, and define ways in which we could collectively harness our green assets and innovation to usher in prosperity.
The governor hinted that the state government has produced its first Green Economy Blueprint, a strategic document outlining a visionary roadmap that will shape the development choices and steer its actions.
He said that the Summit will present a draft to stakeholders for their review and input, after which it shall be formally launched and applied in the preparation of the appropriation proposals for 2024 and beyond.
