Environment Committee seaks 2% increase in ecological fund to states

The Committee said Wednesday that the increase became necessary in view of the expanding cost of battling ecological issues in several states partially brought about by global climatic changes.The committee is headed by Senator Florence Ita-Giwa from Cross River State, and the 24 year old YadomaBukarMandara from Borno State, the youngest delegate, who serves as […]

The Committee said Wednesday that the increase became necessary in view of the expanding cost of battling ecological issues in several states partially brought about by global climatic changes.
The committee is headed by Senator Florence Ita-Giwa from Cross River State, and the 24 year old YadomaBukarMandara from Borno State, the youngest delegate, who serves as vice chairman.
Ita-Giwa told journalists that the two per cent increase which would bring the total Ecological Fund allocation to five percent would still be like a drop in the ocean of needs.
Also, the committee, in its final report, suggested the establishment of an environmental court nationwide specifically tasked with the trial of individuals, groups and organizations responsible for environmental pollution.
The chairman said such a court would be opened to hear cases involving gas flaring, desertification, erosion and oil spillage that have completely damaged the environment across the country.
Another recommendation by the Committee was the call for compensation to be paid to the displaced Bakassi people over loss of oil funds and aquatic wealth.