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Christmas is celebrated globally as it is a
time of reunion, relaxation and restoration. Yet this precious season is at the
moment being threatened by the perils of climate change. Christmas dews are disappearing, fewer harmattan days and less
affordable food to consume. This year, it’s going to be a ‘Green Christmas’ in
Delta State as the 1st Annual Green Hall of Fame debuts in Asaba,
the proud capital of Delta State.
Over
the years the challenge of securing the integrity of our environment has been a
major global concern. However, to curtail the growing environmental degradation
and the devastation of our fragile ecosystem, various personalities from
diverse backgrounds have committed enduring efforts towards ensuring a safe
planet. From governance to advocacy; environmental communication to
conservation; climate change mitigation and adaptation, as well as promoting
sustainable consumption in production and service, several personalities have
laid long lasting foundations and partnerships that is already helping to
ensure a green future for Nigeria as a whole.
The
Sustainability Consultant at The Green Team Chibuikem Diala in a press
statement in Asaba says that “in order to promote inspiration, excellence and
sustainably preserve posterity of our environment, The Green Team Africa Initiative and Sustainable Eco6tem Ltd with the endorsement
of Delta State Department of Climate Change has created a landmark Green Hall of Fame-
a novel initiative to celebrate legends of our environment. The core
essence is to ensure that the environmental footprints of our ‘Green Heroes’
are not lost in time. Above all, it offers us an opportunity to provide the
next generation the privilege of sharing in the memorable commitments and
values of men, women and organizations who helped preserve through policy,
advocacy, innovation, etc, the environment they are born into.”
“We
are thrilled to announce these national icons who are 2014 Green Hall of Fame inductees
including Dr Newton Jibunoh (Desert Warrior) who crossed the Sahara Desert a
record 3 times; Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, Executive Governor, Delta State, who is
also a very strong green enthusiast having strategically developed programmes,
policies and partnerships over that last 7 years in curtailing the perils of
global warming. Also, Dr Victor Fodeke, a climate change expert and pioneer
Head of Special Climate Change Unit and Nigeria’s DNA will also be inducted as
well as Mr Odigha Odigha, the Chairman, Cross River State Forestry Commission.
Odigha Odigha, a mathematician turned environmentalist who fought illegal
logging for years and by that helped preserve over 50% of Nigerian’s forest in
Cross River State. Also, Sir I C Okoro
whose efforts towards the sustainable development of the Niger Delta especially
as SPDC’s Corporate Head, Sustainable Development, and Environmental Manager
for many years as well as his contributions towards the preservation of
Nigeria’s biodiversity are worthy of note.”
The
release also says that “this prestigious ‘green Christmas’ event will hold in
the main hall of the aesthetically appointed Orchid Hotel, Asaba, Delta State
on 17th December, 2014 at 6pm. Green
Carpet starts at 5pm. Professor
Benjamin Ndukwu of the Department of Plant Science, University of Port Harcourt
will give the Keynote Speech. Environmentalists, Corporate Nigeria, Policy
Makers, Academicians and Students will grace the occasion. It is truly a ‘Green Christmas’ in
Delta State.”
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few other individuals/organisations that have made significant contributions in
Delta State’s efforts at environmental protection will be honoured with green
awards. End.
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