GRAPO Urges FCTA to Protect Abuja's Green Areas
The Grassroots Centre for Rights and Civic Orientation (GRAPO) has called on the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to cease developments on designated green areas in Abuja. Executive Director Armsfree Ajanaku emphasized that converting these spaces into concrete structures could worsen environmental challenges, particularly flooding.
He urged FCTA Minister Nyesom Wike to uphold Abuja’s original master plan and environmental regulations. Ajanaku highlighted a specific disputed property designated as a green area, stressing the importance of protecting these spaces for public interest and environmental sustainability.
He noted that the level of flooding experienced in Abuja this year was unprecedented since he became a resident in 2012, attributing it to the depletion of green areas. Ajanaku warned that continued conversion of green spaces into developments like shopping malls could have dire consequences for residents and future generations.
He also called for compliance with Nigeria’s international environmental commitments and adherence to existing planning regulations.
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