Determined to ensure total compliance with the rules and regulations of forestry Kogi State commissioner of environment, Mrs Rosemary Osikoya said anyone caught in deforestation will pay a fine worth N750,000
The commissioner, disclosed this in an interview, she said surmounting all litigation the ministry has now embarked on community outreach sensitisation in the 21LGAs, to promote sustainable forest management
She placed more emphasis on the rate at which people destroy the heritage of the State by stealing the resources through deforestation, saying the government is set to restore internal control and promote eco-tourism
According to her, "The Government of Alhaji Yahaya Bello has promised in the new direction blueprint to restore internal control, so as to actualise 10% afforestation annually ".
The commissioner contended that the ministry will ensure that the right thing is done, stressing that Integrated approach such as medicinal plant and wild life should come from the forestry.
Hon Osikoya called on stakeholders, law enforcement agencies, timber contractors and other entities to comply, support and cooperate with the government to preserve the common heritage of Kogi State.
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