Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umar Radda, on Friday, disclosed that plans have reached an advanced stage for the establishment of specialised courts dedicated to addressing forest conservation violations.
A statement by Radda’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Mohamed, noted that the governor approved the immediate recruitment of 70 Forest Guards as part of efforts to protect the state’s forest resources.
PUNCH Online learnt that when established, the judicial bodies will have specific jurisdiction over cases involving illegal encroachment, unauthorised tree felling and other related environmental offences.
The statement read, “Katsina State Governor, Mallam Dikko Umar Radda, has directed the immediate recruitment of 70 Forest Guards on Grade Level 01, as part of the measures to protect State’s forest resources. Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umar Radda, on Friday, disclosed that plans have reached an advanced stage for the establishment of specialised courts dedicated to addressing forest conservation violations.
A statement by Radda’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Mohamed, noted that the governor approved the immediate recruitment of 70 Forest Guards as part of efforts to protect the state’s forest resources.
PUNCH Online learnt that when established, the judicial bodies will have specific jurisdiction over cases involving illegal encroachment, unauthorised tree felling and other related environmental offences.