Environment

National Parks Services Arrests 20 illegal loggers

Published

3 years ago

August 25, 2021

…Pledges to Ensure Sanity In Nigeria Parks

Joel Ajayi

Conservator-General of National Park Service, Dr. Ibrahim Goni has revealed that about 20 illegal loggers were arrested in different park across the country.

Dr Goni reiterated the park commitment to eliminate activities of Bandit, kidnappers in all parks across the country through the numerous strategies and modus operandi.

While Speaking Abuja on Wednesday during a press conference to update the public on the outcome of the recent joint patrol carried out at the Kainji Lake National Park he said that, 20 illegal loggers were arrested who had different sizes of trucks, some articulated trucks, loaded with timber were arrested by the joint patrol team.

According to him, the recent collective collaboration between securities agencies and community is yielding serious result as 20 illegal loggers arrested in different park across the country.

“Indeed, the collaborative efforts paying off and will effectively degrade the activities of bandits and other criminal elements within our Parks and the surrounding communities.

“It is worthy to note that this operation was successful because of the vital information shared to the Service and which is a crucial role every person in Nigeria should play.

“It is pivotal in decisively checking the activities of criminals

“About twenty (20) number of illegal loggers who had different sizes of trucks, some articulated trucks, loaded with timber were arrested by the joint patrol team.

“Trespassers will eventually be prosecuted in accordance with the laws of the land.”

He assured the public that the management of the Park will continue to strive very hard to keep the sanity and integrity of our Parks.

“The Park, just like other forest reserves, has challenges such as illegal poaching, grazing, logging and fishing, and we have remained committed to attaining the desired status of a tourist destination for legal visitors

“The Management of the Park is fully aware of the security situation of the areas within our legal jurisdiction and as such, we are closing ranks with other relevant stakeholders to curb the daunting challenges associated with our operations.

“We will always evaluate, re-strategies and reinvigorate our ongoing operations to stem the tide of growing security threats around the Parks and adjoining communities

“We, therefore, call for continuous support from our host communities in this fight against illegal activities at our Parks and their environs.”

He therefore, urged Nigerians not to rest on their oars until normalcy is completely restored to our dear country.

C-G also revealed the park is not leaving any stone unturned to ensure the staff are properly train and re-train: “We don’t joke with training of our staff as new trend emerges, there is need to also equipped our men to enable them standout.

He also thanked the securities agencies: “these collaborations, which are a continuing exercise, would help to speedily restore peace and stability at our Parks, the host communities and Nigeria as a whole.”

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Environment

Earthic Energy To Establish Solar Manufacturing Factory In Nigeria

Published

6 months ago

May 26, 2024

The Gleamer

By Uche Onyeali

Indigenous clean energy company, Earthic Energy Limited has disclosed plans to set up a solar energy manufacturing factory in Nigeria.

Chief Executive Officer of the company, Miss Blessing Anulika Achebe gave the hint during the launch of the company in Abuja, at the weekend.

Miss Achebe, who disclosed that she has been in the solar energy business for five years, said though the journey had not been easy, but she and her partners are focused towards achieving the set goals of the company.

According to her, “The journey so far has not been easy, but I have been working with utmost determination, when I make up my mind to do something, I put in my best and God’s grace will always pave way for you with hard work.

“I have worked so hard to get to where I want to be today. I have tried so hard to make all my dreams come true. Like I said earlier, with the mercy of God everything has come to pass.”

On how she could cope with the competition in the sector, Achebe noted that her firm does not admit any factor that could stand as drawback, as a lot of women are already making waves in various sectors of the economy.

“Our determination is unhindered, though we acknowledge such competition as it paves the way for more resilience. Women are now taking over the world.

“I have been into solar for more than five years. Right now I have been pushing so hard and I see how the world is evolving around energy.

“I have made up my mind that said this is what I want to do. I said if I don’t get to where I want to be, there is no going back; I would go above the limit. I want to change lives; I want to make the world a better place. That is why I came up with ‘Earthic Energy Limited’ because the world revolves around the earth. The earth is where we live and that is why my colour is green and sun yellow. So I want to power the whole world.
“Our plan is to set up a solar energy factory in Nigeria where we can manufacture our own products,” she said.

She called for more investors and government at all levels to take advantage of Earthic’s services, which include solar streetlight installation, inverter/grid installation, construction, training/empowerment, as well as contract financing and partnership, supply/credit sales.

Speaking at the occasion, a Professor of Biochemical Pharmacology at Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Professor Zaruwa commended Miss Achebe for her vision and bold step into the clean energy sub-sector.
Professor Zaruwa, a former Vice Chancellor of Adamawa State University, Mubi, urged government at all levels, especially governors in the northern part of the country where there is enormous sun, to partner Earthic Energy to improve power supply in the country.

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