NCF cautions against indiscriminate use of wetlands
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- 16 Feb 2023
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The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has cautioned against indiscriminate use of wetlands, especially in the Lagos metropolis.
Dr Joseph Onoja, the Director-General, NCF, made the appeal in an interview on Thursday, February 2, 2023, in Lagos to mark the World Wetlands Day (WWD).
Feb. 2 every year is set aside by the United Nations to mark the Day.
Onoja said that wetlands were disappearing faster than they should because of human population growth and technological advancement.
According to him, WWD is set aside to create awareness of the critical nature and importance of wetlands to the ecosystem.
He noted that human activities, especially by some real estate developers who indiscriminately tamper with wetlands through sand filling was causing dangers to the ecosystem and contributing to the threats of climate change.
Onoja said that, among other important uses of wetlands, it serves as a buffer against flood, especially in the Lagos metropolis.
In another development, Onoja described the wildlife conservation and endangered species protection bill currently before the National Assembly as a welcome development.
He said that when passed into law, the bill would clearly portray Nigeria as country that is serious with wildlife conservation and endangered species protection. Read More…
