By Mohammed Dala Lawan
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has issued a stern warning against the illegal felling of trees. Governor Buni made the statement during the official flag-off of the 2025 Tree Planting Campaign in Damaturu, the state capital.
He explained that this year’s campaign, with the theme “Buni Initiative in Desert Reclamation and Restoration of Degraded Land,” reflects his administration’s commitment to safeguarding the environment across the 17 local government areas of the state.
The Governor has demonstrated a strong commitment to environmental protection and sustainability, recognising the importance of preserving natural resources for future generations.
Buni added that his administration has implemented various initiatives aimed at promoting environmental conservation, including reforestation programs and efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change.
Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Environment, Sidi Yakubu Karasuwa, noted that the campaign is expected to improve the state’s vegetation cover and the livelihoods of citizens.
He also highlighted the establishment of the Agro-climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape (ACRESAL) and Environmental and Climate Change Action Project (ECCAP) as part of the state’s efforts to address environmental challenges.
The commissioner urged local government areas to collect 3,000 seedlings each from the central nurseries for the campaign.
He added that assorted fruit tree seedlings and other economic trees will also be distributed to communities and individuals for household planting.
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