As climate change accelerates environmental and food security crises, Hon. Terseer Ugbor, representing Kwande/Ushongo Federal Constituency, is leading the charge for a “Green Revolution” in Nigeria.
Speaking at the Nigerian Climate Change Forum in Abuja, Ugbor called for massive reforestation and climate-smart agriculture to counter deforestation, desertification, and erratic weather patterns threatening livelihoods across the country.
Once home to flourishing Rosewood forests, Ugbor’s constituency has seen its natural wealth disappear due to unchecked logging and environmental neglect.
“Our lands, once rich and fertile, are now barren,” he lamented. “This deforestation has not only stripped us of economic opportunities but has worsened climate-related disasters.”
Ugbor revealed that lawmakers are pushing for an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Act, which will evaluate how industries and policies affect both the ecosystem and local communities.
“It’s not just about the trees; it’s about people’s lives, their farms, their water sources, and their future,” he emphasized.
With the forum bringing together policymakers, climate experts, financial institutions, and industry leaders, Ugbor stressed that Nigeria’s response to climate change must go beyond policy discussions.
“We must act now through afforestation programs, regenerative farming, and sustainable land management,” he urged.
As Nigeria faces increasing environmental threats, Ugbor’s push for reforestation and smart agriculture is not just an environmental plea but an economic and social imperative. His vision: turn Nigeria’s deforested lands into green, thriving ecosystems that will sustain future generations.