The Borno government has launched a massive tree-planting campaign with 10 million seedlings to combat desertification and promote environmental sustainability in the state.
Governor Babagana Umar Zulum kicked off the initiative on Tuesday at Kawuri town, Konduga Local Government Area, as part of a broader strategy to restore the state’s ecosystem and mitigate climate change effects.
According to the governor, the move is a step towards addressing environmental challenges in the state, ravaged by desertification and insurgency.
“We’re committed to protecting our environment and promoting sustainable development,” Governor Zulum said. “This tree-planting campaign is crucial to restoring our ecosystem and ensuring a sustainable future.”
The National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) has commended Borno State for its leadership in environmental conservation, citing its efforts to domesticate the Great Green Wall Act and establish a state agency as a model for other states.
Environmental experts have hailed the initiative as a “game-changer” in the fight against desertification and climate change, urging other states to follow Borno’s lead.
This will lead to environmental conservation and sustainable development in the state.
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