The Federal Government says it is strengthening efforts to meet Nigeria’s reporting obligations on desertification, land degradation, and drought under the United Nations Convention.
Speakers at the 2026 National Reporting Workshop in Abuja are calling for stronger collaboration among government institutions and the private sector to improve data collection and support the country’s land restoration agenda.
Nigeria became a Party to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in 1997, joining more than 190 countries committed to combating desertification, restoring degraded land, and advancing Sustainable Development Goal 15.
This National Reporting Workshop, organised by the Department of Desertification, Land Degradation and Drought Management in the Federal Ministry of Environment, focuses on strengthening Nigeria’s reporting process under the Convention, a key tool for measuring progress in addressing land degradation, desertification and drought.
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Minister of the Environment, Balarabe Lawal, represented at the workshop, highlighted ongoing government initiatives, including the Great Green Wall Programme, aforestation and reforestation projects, aimed at restoring degraded landscapes, improving livelihood and promoting environmental sustainability.
Participants acknowledge progress in several frontline states and express confidence that stronger collaboration among government agencies, research institutions, development partners and the private sector will enhance the quality of Nigeria’s reporting, strengthen evidence-based decision-making, and accelerate the country’s drive towards land degradation neutrality and sustainable development.
(Editor: Ebuwa Omo-Osagie)
