About the MDA

About the MDA

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.

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