CLIMATE CHANGE: KANO WARNS AGAINST INDISCRIMINATE LOGGING

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Abdulquadir Iyanda Jimoh

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has issued a warning to residents about the dangers of indiscriminate logging and cutting down trees in the state. 

Speaking at a tree-planting event, Governor Yusuf announced that anyone found engaging in such activities without proper approval from the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change will face arrest and prosecution.

 The two-week campaign aims to plant over 1.28 million seedlings across various locations in the state. Seedlings will be distributed to communities, institutions, schools, religious groups, and public places. Governor Yusuf emphasized his administration's commitment to environmental conservation, restoration of degraded lands, and tackling climate change issues. 

He urged the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change to increase efforts in raising awareness about the importance of tree planting. The Governor also highlighted the government's efforts in collaborating with development partners to invest in the environment sector and address climate change challenges.

He further expressed his determination to ensure proper waste management and sanitation practices in the state. Governor Yusuf called on the general public to take responsibility for preserving and managing the newly planted trees in order to achieve a greener and cleaner Kano. 

He commended the support of Magajin Garin Kano, Alhaji Muhammad Nasiru Wada, for contributing 100,000 seedlings to the state's tree planting initiative. The state Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Alhaji Nasiru Garo, emphasized the significance of the event in enhancing biodiversity and reducing the negative impacts of soil erosion and climate change. 

He emphasized the crucial role of trees as carbon sinks and their ability to purify the air and protect against soil erosion. Garo concluded by emphasizing that trees are natural partners for healthy living and encouraged the public to understand their importance for a sustainable environment.

Credit: EnviroNews Nigeria.

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