World Environment Day: Nigeria’s deforestation rate alarming — Environment Minister

Shina Abubakar – Osogbo

Nigeria’s Minister of Environment, Dr Mohammad Mahmood has disclosed that the rate of deforestation in the country is a source of concern for the government as it contributes to a high rate of food insecurity.

This is as the Minister added that the 4 percent rate of deforestation in the country is not only alarming but unacceptable and urged stakeholders to cooperate with government to stem the trend.

Dr Mahmood spoke at the 2021 World Environment Day with the theme “Ecosystem Restoration-Res our Relation with Nature”, organised by the Federal…