BENIN CITY – The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has restated his commitment to restore the forest belt in the state with support from private investors as part of the Edo State Oil Palm Programme (ESOPP).
The governor said this in commemoration of Mother Earth Day, celebrated yearly by the United Nations and its agencies.
According to him, “As we mark the International Mother Earth Day, we are reminded of the need to restore the earth and ensure the survival of the ecosystem that supports life and living.
“In Edo State, we are committed to protecting our flora and fauna, ensuring that concerted efforts are made to protect biodiversity and sustain our unique ecosystem.”