“Economic growth and environmental sustainability are growth, and as you are all aware, Nigeria is already part of those leading this transformation by innovating at home and helping to implement low-carbon alternatives. If this is done right, it will create good jobs, grow our economy and reduce pollution. “The ministry is a key participant in this environmental transformation that put people and planet at the Centre”, he stated. “The Retreat is aimed at strategically aligning key activities of the ministry with the ERGP as well as with the NDCs implementation as captured in the Paris Agreement and other relevant protocols”. With the theme; “Re-dedication to the implementation of ERGP and NDC” it was a strategic meeting to prepare the ministry to work cohesively and coherently towards delivering on the mandates of the present government for the environment sector.

Source: The Guardian January 22, 2018 04:07 UTC