Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to the Great Green Wall initiative, a flagship programme of the African Union.
The initiative, according to the minister, aims to restore 100 million hectares of land affected by desertification by 2030 and transform the lives of millions of people in the Sahel region.
Lawal stated this during the ministerial segment of the Pan African Agency of the Great Green Wall ,PAGGW, recently.
He emphasised the importance of collaborative efforts among African nations to address climate change and land degradation.
He also called for increased funding and support from international partners to ensure the success of the initiative.
The Great Green Wall project seeks to create a mosaic of green and productive landscapes across the Sahel region, promoting sustainable land management and combating desertification.
As the ministerial segment concluded, participants reaffirmed their dedication to implementing the goals of the PAGGW and fostering a sustainable future for the region.
