Environment

Tony Okoh, Uyo Stakeholders of Ekid nation of Akwa Ibom state have described the Àkwa ibom state government’s proposed committee on Stubb Creeks Forest as an unnecessary, spurious and suspicious composition. The stakeholders relied on the numerous court judgments spanning over a century and the Statutes of the Legislature, which…

Michael Olumide Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) recently conducted a flood simulation exercise in Agboyi/Ketu, Lagos State, as part of the Italian Government-funded Flood Resilience Project. The project aimed to enhance flood preparedness and response in six high-risk states in Nigeria, namely Anambra, Bayelsa, Cross River, Enugu, Lagos, and Nasarawa.…

Nkem Ukaegbu, Umuahia Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy & Development (FENRAD) is proud to announce its participation in the upcoming Nigeria Socio-Ecological Alternative Convergence, a landmark event organized by Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) that brings together leading environmental activists, grassroots movements, policy influencers, and civil society organizations to…

Stanley Ihedigbo Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development (FENRAD) has issued an urgent call to the Federal and Abia State governments to intervene in the devastating erosion crisis in Ebem Ohafia, Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State. The advocacy group emphasizes that immediate attention is necessary to mitigate…

Niger-Delta born environmental and development advocate, Comrade Mulade Sheriff, has emphasized the need for state governments to judiciously apply ecological funds to address perennial flooding and erosion in the region. The call to action highlights the devastating impact of flooding on communities, including loss of lives, destruction of properties, and…

ActionAid has sounded the alarm on the role of private finance in climate change mitigation, calling it a “Trojan Horse” for exploitation. The organization criticized the growing dependence on private sector investments to bridge the gap in global climate finance, arguing that it prioritizes profit over people and perpetuates inequality.…

Stanley Ihedigbo Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development (FENRAD) has warmly welcomed the recent visit of the United Kingdom’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Change (FCDO PACE) to Abia State. The organization commended Governor Alex Otti for his expressed commitment to advancing climate…

Foundation For Environmental Rights, Advocacy & Development (FENRAD) team visited the erosion site at Eziama community in Ogbor Hill, Aba North Local Government Area of Abia State. The visit aimed to assess the impacts of flooding and landslides on the community and engage with vulnerable families. According to the Executive…

Oyo State Government has taken a significant step towards protecting the state’s environment and natural resources by launching a joint task force to combat illegal mining activities, backed by Executive Order 001/2023. The move is part of the government’s efforts to promote sustainable development and ensure that the state’s natural…

Stanley Ihedigbo Oyo State Government has taken a significant step towards improving the state’s sanitation standards with the inauguration of a 20-man Task Force on Sanitation. The task force is expected to develop and implement effective strategies to tackle the state’s sanitation challenges. The Task group, chaired by the Secretary…