Part 2 Illegal Logging Roundtable Discussion with Sani Martin 23 April 2022
Episode 1935, Apr 23, 2022, 09:19 AM
Continued logging in Kajo-Keji county in Central Equatoria State is creating tension in the area. According to Central Equatoria state minister of Local Government and Law enforcement, there have been reports of community hostilities, against the army and the army against the community that have resulted in a huge loss of life.
Some state government officials have been accused of interfering in the matter, making it difficult to stop the ongoing illegal logging in the area. The State parliament is concerned that although Presidential orders have been issued banning illegal logging across the country in recent years, their implementation has not been effective.
So, what can be done to stop the ongoing illegal logging in Kajo-Keji county that has already created tension between the host communities and the loggers? Join Sani Martin on the second episode as he discusses this issue with panelists: Hon. Francis Dabe, Chief Whip CES Legislative Assembly, Hon. Mawa A Moses Minister of roads and Bridges, James Boboya Policy Analysts , Kenyi Erasto, and County Commissioner Kajo-Keji onThe Round Table.
Some state government officials have been accused of interfering in the matter, making it difficult to stop the ongoing illegal logging in the area. The State parliament is concerned that although Presidential orders have been issued banning illegal logging across the country in recent years, their implementation has not been effective.
So, what can be done to stop the ongoing illegal logging in Kajo-Keji county that has already created tension between the host communities and the loggers? Join Sani Martin on the second episode as he discusses this issue with panelists: Hon. Francis Dabe, Chief Whip CES Legislative Assembly, Hon. Mawa A Moses Minister of roads and Bridges, James Boboya Policy Analysts , Kenyi Erasto, and County Commissioner Kajo-Keji onThe Round Table.