The National Charcoal Producers, Dealers and Exporters Association of Nigeria (NACPDEAN) is set for a consultative meeting with government agencies to sensitise charcoal stakeholders on the importance of afforestation.
The association made this known in a statement in Abuja.
According to National President of the body,Mr Babatunde Edu, the meeting is to sensitise stakeholders on the effects of deforestation, the benefit of afforestation and innovative processing procedures to boost the forest resources in Nigeria.