Fell A Tree, Go to Jail; Akeredolu Shuts Ondo Forest Reserves

The Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin  Oluwarotimi Akeredolu  has banned all logging activities in the state forest reserves.

According to a statement by the state Head of Service, Mr Toyin Akinkuotu, the banning which includes logging activities in free areas is with immediate effect.

The governor also dissolved all Task Force teams on forestry and related matters in the state .

Rotimi Akeredolu- Ondo State Governor

Arakunrin Akeredolu equally directed law enforcement agencies and forestry officials to ensure strict compliance with the directives.

This development is coming on the heels of reported illegal exploration activities going on in government forest reserves across the state. The illegal activities have resulted in loss of huge revenues by the State Government.