From Mustapha Adamu, Kano
Kano State Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has restated its commitment to plant 5 million trees across the state in 2025.
The Commissioner of the ministry, Dr. Dahir M. Hashim stated this when he paid a visit to Yan Bawa village in Makoda Local Government on Tuesday as part of events to mark this year’s Desertification and Drought Day.
He said at Yan Bawa, the ministry is nurturing over 75,000 seedlings as part of its 2025 Five Million Tree Planting Campaign.
The seedlings, according to the Commissioner, would be used to expand the shelterbelt and strengthen frontline defense against desert encroachment.
Mr Hashim noted that desertification and drought threaten lives and livelihoods, adding that the state Government, under governor Abba Kabir Yusuf is committed to safeguarding environment for future generations.
He pointed out that shelterbelts are a critical defense against land degradation.
This effort aligns with the vision of His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, to restore degraded lands, empower rural communities, and build climate resilience across our state.
