Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state has signed an Executive Order proclaiming the state’s transition to Green Economy.
The executive 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.
This document contains details of the strategic pillars and outlines the strategic key performance indicators, targets and timelines of the transition into a green economy.
According to the EO, “Niger State Government shall produce a State-Wide Land Use and Economic Development Plan to guide investment decisions and ensure investments that would stabilise the green transition are properly coordinated and planned.”
The EO further directed all the ministries, departments and agencies of the state to adhere strictly to the initiative, adding that “appropriate sanction will be carried out on any violator of the Executive Order.”
Singing the Order shortly before the commencement of the weekly State Executive Council (SEC) meeting, Wednesday, the governor explained that it would ensure effective implementation of the green economy policy.
He appreciated the media for the wide coverage given to his administration and encouraged practicing journalists not to relent.
