Chuks Oyema-Aziken
Aftermath of the recent flooding in Gashaka Local Government Area of Taraba State, the state Governor, Agbu Kefas has intensified efforts to bring relief to communities facing ecological challenges in the state.
This is as the people of the state have been urged to support the government in addressing the environmental challenges.
Speaking to the AUTHORITY, Commissioner of Environment and Climate Change, Hajiya Aishatu Barde, said the governor has been very busy meeting with development partners to ensure the state takes a better look.
According to Barde, “Governor Agbu Kefas on Friday 18th August visited the Embassy of the United States of America in Abuja to among several areas discuss environment and climate change.
“Also, arrangements in top gear as TARABA ACReSAL in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment is set for an aggressive tree planting campaign in Jalingo, Taraba State Capital.
“His Excellency, Governor Kefas Agbu earlier met with German CUTEC E & E LTD this afternoon in Abuja. The meeting discussed environmental issues relating to climate change, waste management and treatment, environmental laws and accessibility to carbon credit scheme by the German Government and European Union. The meeting was attended by Ms. Anne Dirkling, the country’s manager, Prof. Onyeche Theodre who is the director of International Operations and the representative of German Government at European Commission on Environment.
“This is among several efforts which our amiable governor is working on to ensure the state is environmentally friendly for our people.
“We therefore urge Taraba people to support the governor and ensure we maintain global standard in environmental safety,” she added.
