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− A Tool for assessing the ecosystem services derivable i.e. carbon<br />

sequestration: for assessing the national carbon footprint and estimating<br />

other ecosystem services derivable from the adoption <strong>of</strong> bi<strong>of</strong>uels in Nigeria<br />

Expected Result<br />

Data collected as well as the results <strong>of</strong> the analyses will provide guidance for<br />

developing sustainable energy policy for Nigeria. Essentially, the outcome <strong>of</strong> the<br />

research will inform policy for mainstreaming bi<strong>of</strong>uels into the energy sector and be<br />

useful for developing a framework for harnessing the bi<strong>of</strong>uels production and<br />

utilization potentials in Nigeria for pr<strong>of</strong>fering solutions to the various socioeconomic,<br />

ecological and environmental problems relating to petroleum exploitation<br />

in Nigeria.

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