Radda Directs Recruitment of 70 Forest Guards

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Radda Directs Recruitment of 70 Forest Guards

Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda says the state government will establish special courts has dedicated to addressing forest conservation violations.

When established, the courts will have specific jurisdiction over cases involving illegal encroachment, unauthorized tree felling and other related environmental offences.

The governor also said that the government will recruit 70 Forest Guards, as part of measures to protect the state’s forest resources.

He said that the measures were in line with the recommendations of the committee that investigated the unlawful allocation of forest reserve between 2017-2023 in the state.

Radda explained that the forest guards will work under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, and will be strategically distributed across local government areas with forest reserves.

“Accordingly, the guards will conduct regular surveillance to prevent unauthorized encroachment and illegal tree felling,” he added.

He said, “These measures represent our administration’s commitment to protecting our natural resources.

“The establishment of dedicated courts and deployment of Forest Guards will ensure swift legal action against those who threaten our forest reserves.”

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