….Calls On Estate Developers To Priorities Tree Planting, Greening
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Mr Olusade Adesola has hinted that, efforts will be reinvigorated to implement extant policies on tree planting and greening in the nation’s capital.
While calling on all residents especially estate developers to make sure that provisions made for tree planting and greening are giving priority as they develop lands allocated to you.
planting in the battle against desertification and drought and have each year marked the 17th Day of June by drawing attention to this activity.
“The FCTA remains committed to the implementation of the 2019 FCT Park Policy, Section 1.1.5 which states that the Abuja Master Plan and Land Use Plan predicated the Green/Garden City concept for the FCT and made provision of about 33% land for Parks, Green Areas and Open Spaces.
“I am truly delighted to be here today as we come together to commemorate the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, a momentous occasion that calls for our collective commitment to address the challenges of land degradation and the growing threat of drought.
“This day, June 17, was proclaimed by UN General Assembly resolution on January 30, 1995, when United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification and Drought was drafted. The Day has been set aside to raise awareness on the prevalence of desertification and drought, highlighting methods of preventing desertification and recovering from drought. It is my honour therefore to welcome you all to this very important occasion.
“It is worthy of note that desertification and drought are associated with challenges such as reduced global food production, increase in hunger, disease and malnutrition that has led to global conflicts and crisis”.
He continued:”It is no secret that a lot of conflicts on the African continent and other parts of the world have been linked to desertification and drought occasioned by climate change and unwholesome human activities, forcing populations to continuously migrate in search of greener pastures at other locations with resultant conflict with original inhabitants as frequently witnessed in many parts of Nigeria.
“It is an undeniable fact that women play a pivotal role in sustainable development, particularly in the realm of land and natural resource management.
“Yet, all too often, women face significant barriers that impede their access to and control over land. This hinders their potential to contribute fully to the achievement of gender equity and economic growth.
“By focusing on women’s land rights, we recognize the intrinsic value of ensuring gender equity in all aspects of society. When women have secured rights to land, they are better positioned to make sustainable land management decisions, promote agricultural productivity, and enhance the resilience of communities in the face of climate change.
“This is especially relevant in our local communities where women are the mainstay of many economies through subsistence farming to managers of fortune five corporations.
“When women have access to land, it leads to improved access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities for themselves and their families. It will strengthen the social fabric of communities and foster more inclusive and equitable societies.
“In the Federal Capital Territory Administration, we will continue to encourage our local communities to ensure that women have equitable access to land in our overall fight against desertification and drought and remain committed to implementing policies and initiatives that promote gender equality, and empower women as key stakeholders in land management.
“Let us seize this opportunity to raise awareness, foster dialogue, and take concrete actions that safeguard women’s land rights”.
Adesola thanked the Department for supporting the growth of the tree I planted last year. However, it is my wish going forward that the venue of this events
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