Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Blue Carbon for a carbon capture project to plant one billion new trees on 760,000 hectares of land in the state.
The signing of the Carbon Capture Project took place on the sidelines of the ongoing COP28 Climate Summit in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Recall that the authorities of the United Arab Emirates had set aside $135 billion for carbon projects.
Blue Carbon is a United Arab Emirates company committed to climate change initiatives.
The agreement signed by both parties was also for the reforestation and ecosystem conservation of one million hectares of land in the state.
The company has also signed carbon capture project agreements with Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Rwanda, Papua New Guinea, and the Dominican Republic for carbon capture projects.
This was when the Niger Governor, Bago, met with Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook al-Maktoum, one of the members of Dubai’s ruling royal family.
Expressing excitement over the development, Governor Bago disclosed that the agreement with the United Arab Emirates-based company was to advance sustainable climate change solutions.
He said, “The partnership is dedicated to addressing climate change by planting one billion economic trees and one million hectares in Niger State.
“This project is not only an environmental endeavour but also an important step towards improving the forestry sector within the region.”
On what Niger State stands to gain from this agreement, he said, “Planting one billion trees will significantly contribute to carbon sequestration, which involves capturing atmospheric carbon dioxide to combat global warming.
“The project will boost the forestry sector, create new job opportunities, and promote economic development in Niger State.
“This initiative aligns with sustainable development goals, ensuring long-term environmental health and economic prosperity.
“The increase in forest cover will support biodiversity, provide habitat for various species, and maintain ecological balance.
“The project is expected to involve local communities, promoting awareness and education about environmental conservation.”
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