The Ministry of Environment consists of six departments with two agencies. Prior to inception of the present administration in May, 2007, there were three ministries related to Environment in Jigawa State. These are;
Ministry of Gum Arabic and Art - fact
Ministry of Flood and Erosion Control
Ministry of Shelterbelt and Erosion Control
However in September, 2007 these three ministries were merged and called Ministry of Environment. It was established to carry out the following functions.
a) Ensure sustainable development of the Environment of the State.
b) Ensure a qualitative and healthy environment thereby ensuring the well being of the people of Jigawa State.
c) Conserve and use the environment and the natural resources for the benefit of the people of the State.
d) Cooperate and collaborate with the federal, Local Governments and non-Governmental organizations, private sector and individuals on environmental matters.
e) conserve, protect and enhance the environment, the ecosystem and ecological processes essential for the preservation of biological diversity
f) Control and monitor all forms of environmental degradation from Agricultural, industrial and Governmental generation.
g) Ensure that forestry Laws and Regulations control and protect the State forest.
h) Ensure sustainable management of the forest to meet economic, social and ecological needs of the people of the state.
