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Umar Bago, governor of Niger, is set to launch a green economy blueprint to promote environmental sustainability in the state.Sustainable Future: Harnessing Green Assets and Innovation for Niger State’s Prosperity’.
He said the initiative will span various sectors including renewable energy, transportation, infrastructure, agriculture, inclusivity, and tourism.“We are using this summit to present a draft to stakeholders for their review and input, after which it shall be formally launched and applied in the preparation of our appropriation proposals for 2024 and beyond,” he said.
“It lays out a detailed plan for sourcing financial support, technology transfer, capacity building, and fostering strategic partnerships in the realisation of our mission.“This blueprint, in its entirety, is not just a document; it is a clarion call to collective action. “We envision a state with a sustainable economy, underpinned by substantial agricultural growth, investments in tourism, the utilization of renewable energy, the responsible extraction of solid minerals, fostering innovation, embracing cutting-edge technology, promoting diverse services, establishing free trade zones, cultivating industrial parks, and establishing economic cities as vital hubs for development and employment.
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