The Taraba State Government under the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, partnered with the Nigerian Army Taraba State Chapter through the Greening Taraba Initiative to embark on tree planting exercise on Saturday, 27th july 2023 at the permanent site of the 6 Brigade Command in Jalingo, Taraba State.
This initiative aims to combat climate change and promote environmental sustainability in the region.
The event commenced with speeches from key officials,the representatives of His Excellency, Dr.Agbu Kefas in person of Dr.Tafarki Agbadu the chairman house committee on environment and climate change, the Army Commander Brig General KC Uwa,who welcomed the dignitaries by emphasizing the importance of tree planting in mitigating environmental degradation,streessing the need for strong partnership between Civilian and Military authorities.
Hajiya Aishatu Balde Leading the Tree Planting Exercise
The Honourable Commissioner highlighted the government’s commitment to enhance ecological balance,conserve biodiversity , and restore degraded lands as part of broader climate action mitigation measures.
Hajiya Barde appreciated Commander KC Uwa and his team for supporting the programme both financially and morally, informing the participants that Nigeria through the Designated National Authority committed to reduce its Greenhouse Gas emissions by 20 % unconditionally and 47% conditionally with international support by 2030 through its Nationally Determined Contributions, under the Paris Agreement.
Participants of the event includes Algon Chairman,Jauro Aminu mafindi,chairman Zing Local Government Prince Davoro, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Environment & Climate Change Aminu Kotolo ,Chief of Army staff ,senior officers of the Nigerian Army,the Chairperson Nawowa Taraba chapter,Acting Project Coordinator Taraba ACReSAL and local community members, who were encouraged to actively engage in tree-planting and ensure nurturing the trees to serve it purpose
The initiative aims not only to improve the environment but also to provide economic benefits to the community through sustainable practices.
The commissioner further emphasized that the tree planting exercise is part of the state’s effort to increase tree cover, curtail climate change, and activity contribute to the global efforts to fight climate change.
The government urges citizens to adopt sustainable habits. The collaboration between military and environmental sectors demonstrates a unified approach to address climate security and peace as recognised nationally and internationally.
Conclusively, the tree planting exercise reflects a proactive towards fostering a greener future.The inclusion of military personnel showed a shared commitment to address the pressing environmental and climate change issues says the permanent secretary in his closing remarks.
