Abuja — Vice President Goodluck Jonathan has said that Environmentalists in the country need to work closely with the Federal Ministry of Environment to gain technical support and better understanding of the global concern for climate change.
Jonathan stated this yesterday when he received a delegation of the Nigerian Environmental Society, (NES), led by its National President, Deacon Uche Agbanusi, who paid him a courtesy visit at State House, Abuja.
The vice president advised the environmentalists to strive to be abreast with the latest developments on the concern for climate change.
"As professionals, we should all be concerned with contemporary developments in respect of climate change which is generating a lot of debate globally. I think we should work closely with the ministry of environment for the necessary technical support in this regard."
Jonathan commended the society for its efforts in maintaining international best practices in the profession.
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In his words, "I am very pleased to know of the progress being made in terms of sharing international best practices in the profession and it is the only way the society can be well placed to advise government on local and international environmental issues."
The vice president, who is also a fellow of the Nigerian Environmental Society, assured the delegation that government is encouraged by its contribution in collaborating with local governments in creating awareness for climate change.
Making his presentation, NES president praised the present administration for the success of its amnesty programme, saying this will usher a peaceful environment for the attainment of development plans for the region.
He said chapters of the Nigerian Environment Society are being established across the country to increase environmental awareness and stewardship among the citizenry.
In this regard, he said NES is collaborating with LGAs in the country to chart a Climate Change Roadmap for the council areas, which will hasten the implementation of the "Global Post 2012 Climate Change Agreement" in seven countries including Nigeria.
While thanking the VP for his support as a fellow of the society, Agbanusi also expressed his group's expectation to get quick approval from the National Assembly for its bill which seeks the establishment of Nigerian Institute of Environmental Professionals to regulate environmental practice in the country.
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