• Home
  • Anti-Corruption
  • Fact-Check
  • Economy
  • National
  • Security
  • Features
  • State
  • Event
  • E-Book
Search
  • Home
  • About
  • Adverts
  • Contact
Sign in
Welcome! Log into your account
Forgot your password? Get help
Password recovery
Recover your password
A password will be e-mailed to you.
PRNIGERIA PRNigeria News
PRNIGERIA PRNIGERIA
  • Home
  • Anti-Corruption
  • Fact-Check
  • Economy
  • National
  • Security
  • Features
  • State
  • Event
  • E-Book
Home Government Nigeria will lose exotic plant species if forests’ abuse continues – Odusote
  • Government
  • National

Nigeria will lose exotic plant species if forests’ abuse continues – Odusote

By
Saghir El Mohammed
-
March 21, 2019
Mrs. Ibokun Odusote
Mrs. Ibokun Odusote

Nigeria will lose exotic plant species if forests’ abuse continues – Odusote

The Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Environmet, Mrs Ibukun Odusote says future looks very gloomy for Nigerian forests due to the over-exploitation of economic trees and other vital forests resources.

Mrs. Odusote Stated this in Abuja today, on the occasion of the “2019 International Day of Forests.”

She noted that this year’s celebration – “Forests and Education” as well as its slogan “Learn to Love our Forests” clearly re-inforces the need to educate ourselves on the importance of the forests and learn how to appreciate and use them for our benefits as well the benefits of the unborn generation.

“In line with the theme, the choice of this venue ( Cyprian Ekwensi Centre For Arts and Culture, Abuja) named after one of Nigeria’s renowned lovers of arts and culture further creates an opportunity for us to re-learn about our National Flower, the Yellow Trumpet (Costus spectabilis).

“Of all our national treasures, I dare say that this is the most unrecognized and most mis-represented. This yellow flower has been consistently wrongfully represented as red in some of our Coat of Arms.

Read Also:

  • Finally, Tinubu’s Embattled Minister Resigns Amid Certificate Scandal
  • Tinubu Confers National Honour on Outgoing INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu
  • Army Partners Media to Tackle Fake News, Boost National Security

“Worst still, the plant that used to be ubiquitous and can be found virtually in every part of the country – which is the reason it was chosen as our national flower besides its multiple use – is now endangered and can only be found as relics in very few areas,” she added.

Mrs. Odusote, further stated that her Ministry has structured this year’s presentation to focus on reminding us of the likelihood of losing our indigenous and iconic plant species if we continue to treat our forests resources as what we would have in perpetuity, if no conscious effort is made to use them sustainably.

Dignitaries who gave their goodwill remarks at the event, recalled that there was a time in most tropical countries, especially in Nigeria, when forest and its abundant resources contributed significantly in sustaining our national economy until the discovery of oil.

Though, that era has since gone, they pledged to advocate for endangered Nigerian forests and its beneficial resources for economic growth.

The United Nations General Assembly adopted and delared March 21 of every year as International Day of Forests to raise awareness on the importance of protecting all types of forests for sustainable development. (END)
Signed

Saghir El Mohammed
Director Press

VISIT OUR OTHER WEBSITES
PRNigeria.com EconomicConfidential.com PRNigeria.com/Hausa/
EmergencyDigest.com PoliticsDigest.ng TechDigest.ng
HealthDigest.ng SpokesPersonsdigest.com TeensDigest.ng
ArewaAgenda.com Hausa.ArewaAgenda.com YAShuaib.com
  • TAGS
  • Ibukun Odusote
  • Ministry of Environment
Previous articleElectoral Offence: EFCC Docks Kwara Vote Buyer in Ilorin
Next articleOnnoghen: FG Closes Case on Asset Declaration
Saghir El Mohammed
Saghir El Mohammed
https://prnigeria.com
PRNigeria is the pioneer Press Release Distribution agency in Nigeria. A member of image Merchant Promotions limited, PRNigeria encourages individuals and organisations to be more transparent in their information management. with dedicated Editorial staffs, the PRNigeria ensures that information provided on its platforms are timely, factual and authoritative Read more at: //prnigeria.com/about/
Facebook Twitter

RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR

Finally, Tinubu’s Embattled Minister Resigns Amid Certificate Scandal

INEC boss Mahmood Yakubu

Tinubu Confers National Honour on Outgoing INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu

Nigerian Air Force new Headquarters

Badaru Hails NAF’s Vision, Commissions New Headquarters Annex in Abuja

JUST IN: INEC Boss Prof. Yakubu Hands Over Leadership to Acting Chair

Christian Association of Nigeria CAN

CAN Refutes ‘Christian Genocide’ Claims, Says Violence in Nigeria Affects All Faiths

Pantami Foundation Graduates 250 Gombe Youths in Tech, Entrepreneurship

Tinubu Orders NAHCON to Reduce 2026 Hajj Fares

Security Operatives Nab Influencers Over Defamatory Campaign Against Senator Shehu Buba

How Irabor’s Book Launch Became National Security Summit as Obasanjo, Jonathan, Kukah, Sultan Spoke on Boko Haram

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani

Uba Sani Releases ₦2.3bn for Retirees and Families of Deceased Workers

Hajj Exercise Around Ka'abah

Group Urges CBN to Scrap 2% Service Charge on Hajj Fare to Reduce Pilgrimage Cost

NDLEA Logo

NDLEA Dismantles Cocaine Cartels Behind UK Shipments, Arrests Suspects, Destroys 25,000kg Skunk Nationwide

LEAVE A REPLY Cancel reply

Log in to leave a comment

Recent Posts

  • Finally, Tinubu’s Embattled Minister Resigns Amid Certificate Scandal
  • Tinubu Confers National Honour on Outgoing INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu
  • Army Partners Media to Tackle Fake News, Boost National Security
  • Badaru Hails NAF’s Vision, Commissions New Headquarters Annex in Abuja
  • JUST IN: INEC Boss Prof. Yakubu Hands Over Leadership to Acting Chair
  • Home
  • About
  • Adverts
  • Contact
© 2020 PRNigeria. All Rights Reserved.
Latest News
Finally, Tinubu's Embattled Minister Resigns Amid Certificate ScandalTinubu Confers National Honour on Outgoing INEC Chairman Mahmood YakubuArmy Partners Media to Tackle Fake News, Boost National SecurityBadaru Hails NAF’s Vision, Commissions New Headquarters Annex in AbujaJUST IN: INEC Boss Prof. Yakubu Hands Over Leadership to Acting ChairTroops Repel Terrorists Attacks in Borno, Launch Rescue Operation for Abducted VillagersCAN Refutes ‘Christian Genocide’ Claims, Says Violence in Nigeria Affects All FaithsAlleged Certificate Forgery: Why Uche Nnaji Must Resign or Get Fired ImmediatelyPantami Foundation Graduates 250 Gombe Youths in Tech, EntrepreneurshipTinubu Orders NAHCON to Reduce 2026 Hajj FaresSecurity Operatives Nab Influencers Over Defamatory Campaign Against Senator Shehu BubaArmy Dislodges Bandits in Taraba Forests Under Operation Lafiya NakowaHow Irabor's Book Launch Became National Security Summit as Obasanjo, Jonathan, Kukah, Sultan Spoke on Boko HaramNigerian Army Denies Losing Weapons to Bandits in Kwara OperationUba Sani Releases ₦2.3bn for Retirees and Families of Deceased Workers
X whatsapp