The Iliya Kwache Foundation, a non-governmental organization, has distributed another batch of 20,000 tree seedlings to survivors of the Boko Haram insurgency in Michika Local Government, Adamawa State, in order to combat climate change and improve the living conditions of residents in the area. These tree seedlings were given out in an effort to improve the living conditions of residents in the area.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the foundation, Iliya Kwache, said that he undertook the regular tree planting exercise through his foundation in order to address desert encroachment and protect the environment against the impact of climate change in the region.
“During the foundation’s mass tree planting campaign, a total of 20,000 tree seedlings, including mahogany, black plum, Shea butter, olive trees, and economic trees meant to improve the quality of life of survivors of the insurgency were distributed free of charge to residents,” he said. “Beneficiaries were encouraged to plant these trees, which are meant to improve the quality of life of survivors of the insurgency.”
Kwache has given the government the responsibility of fostering an environment that is welcoming to the citizens who have been compelled to return to their homes after having to flee their communities as a result of insurgencies.
During the exercise in which the foundation planted a large number of trees, he also made the suggestion that a day should be set aside as National Tree Planting Day to address the issue of climate change.
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He stated, “We propose that the Federal Government of Nigeria establish a Ministry for Tree Planting and announce an annual National Tree Planting Day.” The best offense and defense against the effects of climate change and global warming is the planting of trees, as the benefits they provide are enormous.
During this time, the District Head of Michika, Ngida Zakawa, made a commitment to enlisting the assistance of traditional institutions in the fight against the indiscriminate felling of trees.
“We have been telling our people that anyone who is caught cutting down trees will have to answer to the governor for their actions and face the consequences that he has ordered. He made the following statement: “We are ready to direct vigilantes to enforce the governor’s directive.”
Lama Luka, another person who benefited from the tree seedlings and who lauded the efforts of the environmentalists, stated that “Mass tree planting exercise will help restore the lost glory of the environment and curb fast-encroaching desertification.” Lama Luka was one of the people who received the tree seedlings.
