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The Minister of Environment, Mrs. Amina Mohammed
says that not less than 1.6billion people across the world depend mainly on
forest resources for livelihood.
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Mohammed, who spoke at the International Forest
Day in Abuja, with the theme "Forest and Water”, enjoined Nigerians to
join hands with government at all levels in its efforts to preserve Nigeria’s
forest resources.
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Mohammed said the UN General Assembly on
November 28, 2012 had adopted a resolution, declaring every March 21 as
International Day of the Forest.
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According to her, the significance of the day is
to create awareness among people, on why the nation’s forest should be
protected for the survival of humanity and other living organisms.
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