Hassan A. Karofi
23 April 2004
Dutse — The Jigawa State government has set up a committee to check the menace of illegal tree vendors in the state.
The five-man committee was to, among other things investigate activities of the illegal vendors, extent of damage, and provide ways and modalities to be used in protecting the shelterbelts.
The committee will also look into ways the state government will follow to promote afforestation and tree planting attitude in areas bordering the nation with Niger Republic.
Announcing the measures taken, the permanent secretary, Ministry of Gum Arabic and Shelterbelt, Alhaji Umar Hassan Birniwa, said the decision to set up the committee was as a result of the need to tackle the menace of damage to shelterbelt and added that a two-week ultimatum was given to the committee to submit its report.
He further revealed that forest reserves across the state have been damaged seriously leading to increased encroachment of the desert along the areas comprising the demarcated shelterbelts in the state.
Alhaji Birniwa further added that government would map out a strategy to promote alternative sources of energy already, he further said, the alternative energy fund established was to assist in discouraging the menace.
Along with other measures, the efforts would facilitate effective utilisation of forest resources as well as protect and create a conducive environment.
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