BIODIVERSITY : Ogun Commences Massive Tree Planting
Ogun State government is to embark on massive planting of trees across urban and suburban areas of the state annually in the bid to restore eco-systems, boost biodiversity and fight climate change, while enhancing air and water supply to the people.
Governor Dapo Abiodun made the announcement while flagging off the maiden edition of the State Tree Planting Day with the theme “Greening Tomorrow, Today” which took place at the State Secretariat, Oke mosan, Abeokuta.
Governor Abiodun who spoke through the Head of Service, Mr Kehinde Onasanya said planting of trees annually to celebrate the state planting day would not only enrich the environment but also foster a culture of conservation among communities.
The Governor also urged residents of the state to support government’s efforts at safeguarding the trees and refrain from indiscriminate felling of the existing ones in their communities.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Ola Oresanya had pointed out that with the level of emissions generated in the state as home to more than 6,000 industries, there was need to nurture the trees to improve the eco-system and promote eco- balancing.
Also, the Commissioner for Forestry, Mr Taiwo Oludotun, renewed the ministry’s commitment to replenishing the state’s forest reserves through massive planting of trees, expressing the confidence that the measures would help to increase the lifespan of residents.
