In an effort to reduce the risk of coastal degradation, improve coastal resources management and improve the livelihood and social welfare of coastal communities as well as promote climate resilient integrated coastal management, the Delta State government have inauguration of the West Africa Coastal Area (WACA) Technical Management Committee.
The Commissioner of Environment, Hon. Godspower Asiuwhu while inaugurating the Committee at his office in Asaba, said the WACA Management Program would be domiciled in the Ministry of Environment.
Asiuwhu said the programme in the state which was earlier established in 2018 with its expression of interest in 2019 but later restrained as a result of the outbreak of COVID 19 and the state renewed it’s interest to participate in the program.
According to the Commissioner the program which had representative from the various Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs), would be implemented in eight coastal states of the country.
He said it was expected that the stakeholders in the programme provide information that would help in developing a Multi-Sector Investment Plan (MSIP) that would address coastal flooding, erosion and pollution in the state.
He added that it would help implement sustainable and climate resilient strategies to reduce coastal risks and achieve economic and environmental benefits.
On his part, the Chairman Waste Management Board, Mr Chinye Bazim urged them to be committed to the course by put all their best in their duties
The Chairman WACA, Dr. Mrs Minnie Oseji, promised to work very hard to ensure that the terms of reference to their duties.
The focal person, (WACA), Judith Onokurhefe prayed God to give members of Committee the grace to discharge their duties.
