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EPO Do Not Have Any Abandoned Project–Ndayako

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja 
R-L: Permanent Secretary of Ecological Project Office (EPO) Dr Aishetu Gogo Ndayako presenting a Compendium of Ecological Projects to the  Chairman of Environmental Media Correspondents Association of Nigeria (EMCAN) Comrade Chuks Oyema in Abuja on Tuesday. 

The Permanent Secretary of Ecological Project Office (EPO) Dr Aishetu Gogo Ndayako has disclosed that the office does not have any record of abandoned project since 2015. 

She stated this on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by Environmental Media Correspondents Association of Nigeria (EMCAN) to her office in Abuja.

Ndayako maintained her readiness to partner with the media in the coverage of various ecological intervention projects implemented by the office in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

"We welcome media partnership because you are the key stakeholders that will be able to tell our stories, ask us questions and also visit the host communities to ask them the impact of such intervention projects in their lives."

The permanent secretary pointed out that EPO is a unique office within the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation that intervenes in ecological projects across the six geo-political zones of the country. 

Permanent Secretary of EPO, Dr Aishetu Gogo Ndayako; Management staff of EPO, and members of EMCAN in a group photograph during a courtesy visit to EPO in Abuja on Tuesday. 

She noted that the intervention projects are carefully selected and properly implemented for the improved livelihoods of the benefitting communities. 

The Chairman of EMCAN, Comrade Chuks Oyema, congratulated Dr Ndayako on her appointment as the permanent secretary of EPO. 

He assured that EMCAN would support and collaborate  with the leadership of EPO for effective coverage and implementation of ecological needs in Nigeria. 

EMCAN comprises print, electronics and online journalists accredited by various media houses to provide coverage on environmental-based issues. 

While praying for the successful tenure of Dr Ndayako in office, Oyema was hopeful that she would carry out her tasks effectively. 

Permanent Secretary of EPO, Dr Aishetu Gogo Ndayako and members of EMCAN in a group photograph at the office of EPO in Abuja on Tuesday. 

Director of Special Duties, Mr Sunday Babatunde thanked the permanent secretary for accepting to receive members of the association despite the short notice.

Technical Directors in EPO took turns to provide an overview of their departmental inputs towards the successful implementation of ecological projects.

They are Directors of Pollution Control, Mr Clinton Igwe, Pollution Control; Drought, Desertification and Coastal Zones Management, Mr Samuel Igagu, and Soil Erosion and Flood Control, Mr Abubakar Takuma.

Also present at the event were, Directors of Finance & Accounts, Mr Aondoakaa Emmanuel; Procurement, Dr Simon Omachoko; Internal Audit, Mr Ineama Ogbonna as well as other management staff.

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