GOVERNOR UMAR BAGO SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER ON THE NIGER STATE GREEN ECONOMY INITIATIVE 29-11-23
By Sadiq Aminu Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has signed an Executive Order on the Green Economy.
The order which was cited as “the Niger State Green Economy Initiative Order (No.3), 2023 stipulates that the Green Economy Initiative shall be driven by the State Blueprint that details the strategic pillars and outlines the strategic key performance indicators, targets and timelines of the transition into a green economy.
Also enshrined in the Order, the State Government shall produce a State-Wide Land Use and Economic Development Plan to guide investment decisions and ensure that investments are properly coordinated and planned.
The Order further directed all the Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the State to adhere strictly to the initiative as defaulting MDAs will be sanctioned.
Signing the Executive Order at the Government House, Minna, Governor Umar Bago explained that the Order was to ensure effective implementation of the Green Economy Policy.
Governor Umar Bago used the event to appreciate journalists for unbiased reportage of government activities and encouraged them not to relent.
Recalled that the Present administration in the state initiated the Green Economy Policy and hosted the first ever sub national summit on the initiative in the country.