Kelechukwu Okezie, Neighbourhood Environment’s executive director, described the move as inconsistent with the reserve’s legal status and conservation mandate.
The assurance was given on Tuesday in Katsina by Mahmud Adam-Kambari, permanent secretary of the Federal Ministry of Environment.
Mr Mohammed warned that continued consumption of such contaminated water could result in intestinal infections and possible disease outbreaks in affected communities.
ACReSAL is a World Bank-financed project aimed at addressing the pressing issues of land degradation and climate change in 19 northern states.
Mr Lawal said the appointments reflect the federal government’s commitment to prioritising environmental governance as a critical pillar of national development.
According to Ms Oniha, the offer is a continuation of Nigeria’s climate financing journey, following earlier issuances in 2017 and 2019 that raised N25.69 billion.
FEMD’s DG said the action followed the flood prediction by the National Flood Early Warning Systems (FEWS) Centre, Federal Ministry of Environment, Abuja.
Following the flood prediction, Ms Wenegieme said FCT might experience river flooding from its surrounding states – Kogi, Kaduna, Niger, and Nasarawa.
She urged the benefiting communities to take care of the planted trees by watering and safeguarding them until they mature.
He said everyone must get involved to sustainably protect and conserve the nation’s environment.
