FG Assures Of Strengthening Environmental Sustainability With Policies From 18th NCE
By Juliet Ukanwosu
The outcome of the 18th National Council on Environment (NCE) will strengthen policy direction and environmental sustainability in Nigeria, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Environment, Mahmud Adam Kambari has assured.
He gave the assurance during the opening of the technical Session of the meeting of the 18TH NCE which held in Kastina on Monday.
The Permanent Secretary disclosed that the Council which is the highest policy making body will provide a vital opportunity for the Federal and State Governments, as well as other key stakeholders to review progress, deliberate on emerging challenges and adopt resolutions that shape national environmental policy.
According to Kambari, this year’s theme, “Tackling the Triple Planetary Crisis of Climate Change, Biodiversity Loss and Pollution for Sustainable Development in Nigeria,” reflects our shared recognition of the urgent need to act collectively in addressing the environmental crises that threaten our ecosystems, food security, health, and sustainable development aspirations among others.
While appreciating the Minister of Environment for his visionary leadership, Kambari commended the Government and people of Katsina State for their warm hospitality and partnership. He also commended the State Commissioners of Environment, Development Partners, and other stakeholders for their commitment to Nigeria’s environmental sustainability.
In his address, the Head of Service to the Katsina State Government and Chairman Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the Council, Falalu Bawale, noted that the presence of participants was a testament of the resolve to maintain environmental sustainability, deepen effective efforts of utilizing professional expertise to ensure adequate maintenance of our environment.
Bawale who appreciated the Ministry for choosing to host the national forum in Katsina State, added that the National Council on Environment is the most strategic policy organ which provides a platform for critical dialogue, policy harmonization and strategic intervention on environmental issues.
The Council will be officially declared open by the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, on Wednesday, 17th December 2025, according to a statement by Ibrahim Haruna, Director, Information and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Environment.
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