NIGERIA LAUNCHES $100M MANGROVE RESTORATION PROJECT
NIGERIA LAUNCHES $100M MANGROVE RESTORATION PROJECT Lagos, Nigeria - The Nigerian government has launched a $100 million initiative to protect and restore the country's fragile mangrove forests, aiming to safeguard coastal communities and ecosystems. PROJECT AIMS TO RESTORE 50,000 HECTARES The Nigeria Mangrove Restoration Project, backed by the World Bank, Global Environment Facility (GEF), and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), seeks to: - Restore 50,000 hectares of degraded mangroves - Enhance livelihoods for 100,000 coastal communities - Improve fisheries management - Support climate change resilience MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT HAILS INITIATIVE "This project demonstrates Nigeria's commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development," said Minister of Environment, Sharon Ikeazor. "We're dedicated to preserving our natural resources for future generations." PROGRESS ALREADY MADE Since inception, the project has: - Restored 10,000...