July 24, (THEWILL) – The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged the people of the state to plant trees to contribute to efforts to combat climate change in their environment.
“I urge each and every one of you to plant trees in your various houses and other places so as to protect our environment from the impact of climate change,” Sanusi said.
He made the call in his remarks at the launch of the state’s 2024 Tree Planting Campaign at the Kwankwasiyya City, Kano State, on Wednesday.
“You will all recall the heatwave we experienced some months back which made the environment uncomfortable for us, and that was one of the effects of climate change.
“We should not allow the trend to continue and the only way to avert the reoccurrence or worsening of the heatwave is to endeavour to plant trees in our environment,” Sanusi said.
He also stated that by planting trees in their environment, the people of the state would be contributing to efforts to check the threat of desert encroachment.
The Emir commended the State Government under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for its efforts to curtail the effects of climate change in the state, including planting millions of tree seedlings across the state.
Launching the campaign, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf urged the people of the state to plant trees in their respective areas so as to protect the environment against the effects of climate change.
Yusuf said his Government would sustain the annual Tree Planting Campaign as part of its efforts to protect the environment.
He said over 3 million tree seedlings would be planted in the 44 local government areas of the state this year.
Abdullahi Yusuf is a seasoned journalist, communicator and was previously the Deputy Editor-In-Chief and Zonal Manager, News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, Jos, where he retired on December 15, 2021
