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About Us – Borno State Ministry of Environment

The Borno State Ministry of Environment is the government agency charged with protecting, conserving, and managing the environment to ensure a sustainable and healthy ecosystem for all citizens. The Ministry formulates policies, executes programs, and coordinates environmental initiatives to combat climate change, deforestation, desertification, waste management challenges, and other environmental threats in the state.

It plays a key role in promoting environmental education, enforcing environmental laws, and supporting green initiatives that aim to create a cleaner, greener, and more resilient Borno State.

Permanent Secretary

Juillai Butina

Mandate

• Develop and implement environmental policies and programs.

• Control pollution, manage waste, and ensure environmental sanitation.

• Protect forests, biodiversity, and natural ecosystems.

• Combat desertification and promote climate change adaptation and mitigation.

• Promote public awareness on environmental issues and sustainable practices.

• Regulate and monitor activities with environmental impact across the state.

Core Values

• Sustainability – Commitment to safeguarding natural resources for present and future generations.

• Integrity – Transparency and accountability in environmental governance.

• Innovation – Embracing technology and new ideas for environmental solutions.

• Partnership – Collaborating with communities, private sector, and international organizations.

• Resilience – Building capacity to adapt to environmental and climate-related challenges.

• Equity – Ensuring all communities have access to a clean and healthy environment.

🧩 Departments and Units

The Ministry is structured into specialized departments to address the wide-ranging aspects of environmental management:

🌳 Core Departments:

1. Department of Environmental Health and Sanitation

2. Department of Forestry and Wildlife Conservation

3. Department of Climate Change, Desertification, and Flood Control

4. Department of Waste Management and Pollution Control

5. Planning, Research, and Statistics (PRS)

6. Environmental Impact Assessment and Monitoring Unit

7. Administration and Finance

🔗 Key Agencies and Partnerships:

• Borno State Environmental Protection Agency (BOSEPA)

• Borno State Forestry and Wildlife Service

• Federal Ministry of Environment

• National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA)

• UN Environment Programme (UNEP)

• NGOs and development partners focused on climate action and biodiversity

• Community-Based Organizations (CBOs)

🏁 Strategic Goals

1. Enhance environmental sanitation and waste management systems.

2. Promote afforestation, reforestation, and sustainable land management.

3. Strengthen climate change resilience through mitigation and adaptation strategies.

4. Improve environmental awareness and education across the state.

5. Enforce environmental regulations and ensure compliance.

6. Restore degraded ecosystems and protect biodiversity.