Executive Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has flagged off 5.5 million tree seedlings for planting in the State.
The move aims to “curb desert encroachment”, as well as, “protect environmental sustainability”.
The Governor said, all the forty-four (44) Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the Northwestern State would receive their allocation of trees to distribute to school, institutions and communities.
Governor Yusuf announced on X: “The effort to curb desert encroachment and protect environmental sustainability in Kano received a major boost yesterday, as I flagged-off the distribution of 5.5 million tree seedlings for planting across the state.
“The flag-off ceremony took place at the historic Yanbawa Shelter Belt in Makoda Local Government Area.
“Using the occasion, I announced that all the 44 local government areas in the state would receive their allocation of trees for further distribution to schools, communities, and other relevant institutions.
“The Yanbawa shelter belt is one of the state’s oldest and strongest barriers against desertification, long-standing as a shield for the environment.
“More-so, as part of our efforts to save our environment, we have recently rehabilitated two major nurseries in Kano — one at Mai Nikka in Gwarzo and another at Kafinciri in Garko — for the benefit of humanity.
“To further ensure the success of the initiative, I have directed all local government chairmen to set up Tree Planting Committees under their respective Agriculture Departments.”
