The residents were trained at a capacity development workshops on REDD+ organised for five communities of Agoi Ekpo, Agoi Ibami, Etara, Ekuri Eyeyeng and Okokori in the state. Speaking at the event, the National Coordinator, REDD+ Project, Mr. Moses Ama who was represented by Abdullai Yakubu, urged the trainees to work hard towards protecting their forest. The carbon credit will come at the right time, what you need is to work hard by protecting your forest. God has given you wisdom to go to school and come back to help your community. It is a privilege for your community and when they come they might have an over sight of your community”.

Source: The Guardian January 29, 2018 03:45 UTC