FG blames charcoal dealers, state govts for deforestation

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The Federal Government, on Thursday, blamed 'powerful interests' for the massive deforestation in states where loggers fell trees for the commercial production of charcoal.

“The challenge we are facing under deforestation and charcoal is engaging Nigerian Governors Forum because of the Land Use Act.”

“It has invested some hectares of land to plant and we are working with the local governments. So, we are projecting other states will follow suit,” the minister noted.

 

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