Most Nigerian Forests are Home to Criminals: Minister

The minister talked about environmental issues, stating that the various tree species in the country must be adequately protected, and the government is also doing everything humanly possible to address all environmental challenges.

“We will also look at other issues like perennial flooding, coastal and gully erosion, and other related environmental challenges plaguing parts of Nigeria,”  said the minister.

The minister also promised Nigerians that he will  “personally plant and nurture at least 50 trees in 2024 and encourage my immediate family to do the same. ” He made this ambitious promise in his New Year bulletin.

The Sambisa forest has been home to the Bokoharam and other terrorist groups since 2012. The communities that have been sacked by “bandits” and rogue herdsmen also say that their attackers come and go from the forests surrounding them.

Nigerian government officials have always spoken about the nation’s security challenges. What has been inadequate has been decisive action by the government to curb the menace. Nigerians deserve to live securely within their country’s borders. It is their earnest hope that the government will stop talking and start acting.