The Federal Government, has reiterated its commitment to ensuring effective implementation of Ogoni land clean-up through strong collaboration with UN Environment Programme UNEP.

The Federal Government, has reiterated its commitment to ensuring effective implementation of Ogoni land clean-up through strong collaboration with UN Environment Programme UNEP.

Minister of State for Environment, Sharon Ikeazor, stated this in a statement issued by Press Director in the ministry, Saghir el-Mohammed in Abuja.

Ikeazor, who said that the federal government would deliver its mandate effectively, added that the project would recover all the lost time in Ogoni land.

She said that the ministry, in collaboration with UNEP, would organise a retreat with critical stakeholders, comprising of members of the Board of Trustees.

The retreat, according to her, will hold in Abuja from March 17th and 19th, adding that it will provide opportunity for UNEP to present the recommendations that was presented to the federal government in 2011.

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