Kano state governor, Abba Yusuf, on Wednesday, warned against the indiscriminate cutting of trees without authorization in the state.
Yusuf gave the warning during the launch of the 2024 Tree Planting Campaign held at Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu Estate in Kumbosto Local Government Area of Kano. The governor emphasized the importance of trees in human lives and said the initiative aimed to plant over three million trees.
He urged the private sector, civil society groups, and individuals to support the government’s efforts in building a healthy and safer environment.
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, appealed to residents to plant trees in their homes, recalling the excessive heat experienced in the state in 2023.
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“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,” he said.
“You will all recall the heat wave we experienced some months back which made the environment uncomfortable for us. That was one of the effects of climate change. We should not allow the trend to continue, and the only way to avert the recurrence or worsening of the heat wave is to plant trees in our environment.”
He added that by planting trees, the people of the state would contribute to efforts to combat desert encroachment. The Emir commended the state government for its efforts in curtailing the effects of climate change in the state, including planting millions of tree seedlings.
The Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Nasir Garo, highlighted the importance of tree planting in combating climate change and ensuring ecosystem stability.
