Tag:mangrove ecosystems

Conservation

Mangrove Marathon: Minister to light torch ahead of Torch Relay

The Torch Relay, which precedes Mangrove Marathon Warri 2022, begins with a Torch Lighting Ceremony in Abuja on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. The event...

Michael Simire - July 24, 2022

Conservation

Why we’re holding Mangrove Marathon, by promoters

Promoters of the Mangrove Marathon, a 10km awareness run, have said that the programme was informed by the desire to save mangroves from threats...

Michael Simire - June 4, 2022

Conservation

Stilt roots and power: Tale of mangroves degradation

Nnimmo Bassey, Director, Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), in his welcome at the organisation’s School of Ecology on Shifting the Power Lines on...

Michael Simire - July 27, 2021

Conservation

Govt reiterates commitment to restore mangrove in Ogoniland

The Federal Government has reiterated commitment to restoring mangrove in Ogoniland to improve lives in the communities. This is contained in a statement by Mr...

Michael Simire - May 16, 2021

Conservation

Govt seeks stakeholders’ collaboration in addressing wetlands degradation

The Federal Government on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 called on relevant stakeholders to collaborate with it to address wetlands degradation in the country. The Minister...

Michael Simire - February 2, 2021