Federal Government launches one million tree-planting campaign at Nigerian Defence Academy

This initiative aims to combat climate change, desertification, deforestation, and biodiversity loss across Nigeria. The project was launched at the NDA Biodiversity Conservation Centre. Abubakar Buba, Kaduna State Commissioner for Environment, representing the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, highlighted the project's ecological and socio-economic benefits, noting Kaduna State's environmental challenges, including desertification in the north and deforestation in the south.

He emphasized that the planting of one million trees will sequester carbon dioxide and align with Nigeria’s commitments under the Paris Climate Agreement, while also strengthening biodiversity conservation through the creation of a natural, self-sustaining forest ecosystem. Ismail Zubairu, President and Chief Executive Officer of AFC, stated that the initiative underscores AFC's commitment to environmental sustainability and long-term development, extending beyond tree planting to include conservation research, environmental education, and green job creation. The Commandant of the NDA, Major-General, described environmental degradation as a national security issue, noting the academy established the Biodiversity Conservation Centre two years ago to conserve indigenous flora and fauna and support environm