The federal government has concluded plans to restore mangrove ecosystems in Ogoniland and the rest of the Niger Delta region.

This was revealed in a statement from the Director of Press, Ministry of Environment, Mr Saghir el Mohammed, following an International Expert Meeting on Mangrove Restoration in the Niger Delta.

Abubakar said the meeting was a turning point for mangrove ecosystems in Ogoniland.

The minister said, “Using the knowledge and experience of the experts assembled here today, together, we will be able to restore the mangroves and improve the lives of the Ogoni communities who are affected every day by the devastating pollution.”

The statement noted that during the meeting, the conditions and methods for successful replantation and recovery of mangroves habitats were discussed.

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“In the course of the meeting, conditions and methods for successful replantation and recovery of mangrove habitats were discussed. International experts also provided their experiences from around the world and how they could be applied to the Niger Delta,” he said.

Mangroves are ecologically significant and important to the livelihood and food security of communities in Ogoniland.

The minister expressed optimism that the meeting would bring new momentum to the restoration efforts for mangrove ecosystems in Ogoniland.

He said this would pave the way for healthy ecosystems and successful environmental remediation of areas affected by the pollution.