Kano State aims to plant 10 million trees within the first term of Governor Yusuf’s administration through a three-pronged strategy: engaging local government officials, traditional leaders, and households to ensure tree planting and nurturing; launching educational initiatives for young people from primary to tertiary institutions to instill the importance of tree planting; and involving civil servants, religious leaders, the business community, and political office holders in the statewide tree planting and management efforts.
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Governor Yusuf emphasized the government’s firm stance against unauthorized tree felling, announcing that stringent measures will be taken against violators.
“We will not hesitate to bring to book anyone found cutting trees without the necessary permits from the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change,” he warned.
The governor also made a heartfelt appeal to the people of Kano State.
“I urge all residents to support this vital exercise wholeheartedly and embrace the culture of tree planting for the collective good of our environment.
“Let us work together to keep our surroundings clean and safe.”
In his remark The Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, thrown his weight behind the campaign, directing district, village, and ward heads to actively support and promote the initiative in their localities.
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He highlighted the religious and environmental significance of tree planting, noting its crucial role in tackling the global challenge of climate change.
Governor Yusuf expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming support from the people of Kano and called for continued cooperation to ensure the success of this and other initiatives by his administration.
