FG MOVES TO PROTECT NIGERIA'S COASTLINES.

The Federal Government is developing an Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) Policy to protect Nigeria's coastlines and ensure sustainable use of marine resources. 

The policy aims to address challenges such as climate change, pollution, and environmental degradation.

The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Environment, Mahmud Kambari, who emphasized the importance of the policy, noting that Nigeria's coastal regions are ecologically and economically strategic, called for collective action to ensure the policy is driven by evidence and prioritizes the needs of vulnerable coastal communities.

Kambari, who was represented by the Deputy Director of Department of Flood, Erosion Control and Coastal Management, Kunle Awojemila, explained that the policy signifies a transformative shift towards a structured and inclusive strategy for managing Nigeria's marine and coastal ecosystems. 

He said the policy aims to ensure long-term sustainability, enhance economic resilience, and improve the quality of life in coastal communities, stressing that collaborative efforts and informed decision-making are key to building a resilient coastal management system.

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