Bauchi State to Initiate Legal Framework for Environmental Protection.

By Muslim Lawal:

Bauchi State Government is to develop and enact a legal framework aimed at strengthening environmental protection and enhancing climate resilience across the state.

Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed disclosed this when he received a delegation from Oxfam Nigeria and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture on a courtesy visit at the Government House, Bauchi.

The visit was part of activities marking the conclusion of development of a policy document and statewide climate change awareness and resilience campaign where the.

Receiving the delegation, Governor Bala Mohammed expressed appreciation for the initiative and commended the organisations for their commitment to promoting environmental sustainability in the state.

The governor raised concern over the increasing environmental damage caused by unchecked human activities, particularly the alarming rise in charcoal production, a practice he identified as a major contributor to deforestation and climate change in the region.

He therefore directed the Secretary to the State Government to present the policy document submitted by the delegation to the State Executive Council for further deliberation and action.

In their remarks, representatives of Oxfam and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture praised Bauchi State’s growing collaboration with development partners.

They described it as a positive step toward addressing environmental degradation and building resilience in vulnerable communities.