The House of Representatives Committee on Environment has frowned at the low release of budgeted funds to the Federal Ministry of Environment.
The committee said the development has led to several missed opportunities towards addressing environmental challenges in Nigeria.
Speaking Thursday during the budget defence of the ministry, chairman of the committee, Hon. Julius Pondi, said “as a committee, we are disposed to increased budgetary allocations for this critical sector, in as much as we see key projects that are envisioned that will strengthen climate resilience, combat pollution, enhance community awareness, and ensure accountability in the Year 2025 Budget Proposal of the Ministry and its Agencies.
He said: “You may recall that the House of Representatives, on various occasions at plenary, deliberated motions ranging from erosion, desertification, and flood disasters in many parts of the country, necessitating government intervention through the Ministry of Environment and other agencies.
“These unfortunate occurrences have deprived thousands, especially in the country’s agrarian region, of their livelihood and ability to contribute their quota to National development.
“As the People’s Parliamentary, we have not rested on our oars, neither should any of you. Our primary focus is to evaluate how the financial resources allocated have been utilised to achieve set objectives.”
