NIGERIA: NCF & TOTAL SIGN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION DEAL
July 17, 2019
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) and Total E&P Nigeria Limited, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Environmental Conservation & Biodiversity Management on Friday, 5th July 2019 at Total’s corporate office in Lagos.
The agreement which is an offshoot of Total Group’s Foundation Initiative under Forests & Climate is to better improve and conserve the Nigerian environment.
In his welcome address, Deputy Managing Director, Deep Water District, Total E&P Nigeria Limited, Engr. Ahmadu-Kida Musa appreciated the NCF team and further remarked, “This initiative is what would last throughout our lifetime, more so that Total has a foundation that is interested in the protection of the environment. We will ensure our footprint is visible so that our environment is conserved for us and our children.”
In his remark, Member, NCF Board of Trustee, Alhaji Ahmed Joda stated “I love the environment and that is why I am part of NCF to protect our inheritance. I am happy that Total is in this relationship with us and I look forward to more than three years partnership.”
The 3-year MoU subject to extension has a framework that covers the adaptation of a Conservation center in Nigeria, Afforestation, Biodiversity Management, Forest Elephant Alive Campaign, Green Recovery Nigeria Initiative among others. The partnership has the potential of reducing Total’s Carbon Footprint in the country.
NCF Council member, Dame Marie Fatayi-Williams; Director General of NCF, Dr. Muhtari Aminu-Kano and a management staff, Mr. Ayodele Alamu, witnessed the signing while Executive Director, Deep Water District, Joel Hervochon; Executive General Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility, Engr. Vincent Nnadi; EGM Operations Support Services, Mr. Alex Aghedo; GM Legal Services, Barr. Yakubu Belgore; GM HSE at the district, Mr. Ajukwura Wokomah were also among Total’s senior management that witnessed the event.
