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| L:R Lagos Deputy Governor, Dr. Idiat Oluranti Adebule; former Lagos Commissioner for Special Duties; Mrs. Teju Phillips, former
Lagos Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Olawale Edun and the Permanent
Secretary, Office of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Yetunde Odejayi, during
the 2017 Tree Planting exercise at the Federal Radio Corporation of
Nigeria (FRCN) Complex, Obalende, Lagos... on Friday 14th July, 2017 |
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos on Friday led Members of the State Executive Council, top government functionaries, corporate organisations, individuals and residents of the state to plant additional 500, 000 tress in 78 locations across the state. This is to protect the environment and promote healthy living.
The governor, who noted that tree planting exercise that started 10 years ago in the state as a measure for mitigating against the adverse effect of climate change and achieving sustainable growth in the environment, has been institutionalized to protect human environment from further degradation. He urged the residents to join government’s efforts in building a safe and sustainable environment.
Ambode, who was represented by his deputy, Dr. Idiat Adebule, noted that various environmental abuses and degradations have impacted negatively on the lives of the people across the globe.
The governor, who noted that tree planting exercise that started 10 years ago in the state as a measure for mitigating against the adverse effect of climate change and achieving sustainable growth in the environment, has been institutionalized to protect human environment from further degradation. He urged the residents to join government’s efforts in building a safe and sustainable environment.
Ambode, who was represented by his deputy, Dr. Idiat Adebule, noted that various environmental abuses and degradations have impacted negatively on the lives of the people across the globe.
He also stressed that there was an urgent need for all stakeholders to rise to the occasion by implementing policies that will protect the environment from further abuse and actions capable of endangering rather than protecting it.
The theme for this year’s commemoration is ‘Think Green, Plant Trees, Live Green.’
The Lagos state governor said a total 6.8 million trees have been planted since the commencement of the tree planting campaign in 2007.
”To mark this year’s tree planting day, we are adding another 500,000 trees, which will be planted across the state. We must remember that trees are essential to human existence as they provide food, shelter, remedy for all ill health, source of energy as well as help to control storm, noise pollution, water runoffs and prevent desert encroachment.
The theme for this year’s commemoration is ‘Think Green, Plant Trees, Live Green.’
The Lagos state governor said a total 6.8 million trees have been planted since the commencement of the tree planting campaign in 2007.
”To mark this year’s tree planting day, we are adding another 500,000 trees, which will be planted across the state. We must remember that trees are essential to human existence as they provide food, shelter, remedy for all ill health, source of energy as well as help to control storm, noise pollution, water runoffs and prevent desert encroachment.
"If we must continue to live in good health, planting of trees would not only be an option but a strategy that must be embraced by all," Ambode stated.
He said a total 570 newly trained youths have been empowered to jump-start the greening programme at the 57 council areas.
”This is because planting of trees is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to preserve mother earth and combat the ravaging effect of climate change.”
”I urge residents and organisations to support this campaign so that together, we can mitigate the effect of climate change and make our cities and communities more healthy and livable,” he said.
He also urged private developers to desist from massive deforestation in the name of site clearance for housing and infrastructure development.
Also speaking, Dr Samuel Adejare, Commissioner for the Environment, said Lagos lost its bio-diversity to all forms of developmental activities and rapid urbanisation.
According to him, wetland forest reserves had depreciated due to growing population and city expansion while felling of trees and destruction of the ecosystem had thrived for socio-economic reasons.
”The continued exploitation and destruction of our natural resources have left us with dire consequences such as global warming, ocean and sea level rise and extinction of exotic flora and fauna.
The commissioner, therefore, urged residents to embrace the habit of tree planting especially during landmark events such as birthdays, burial, naming ceremonies amongst others, according to a statement signed by Odusina Akeem of the public affairs unit, office of Lagos deputy governor.
He said a total 570 newly trained youths have been empowered to jump-start the greening programme at the 57 council areas.
”This is because planting of trees is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to preserve mother earth and combat the ravaging effect of climate change.”
”I urge residents and organisations to support this campaign so that together, we can mitigate the effect of climate change and make our cities and communities more healthy and livable,” he said.
He also urged private developers to desist from massive deforestation in the name of site clearance for housing and infrastructure development.
Also speaking, Dr Samuel Adejare, Commissioner for the Environment, said Lagos lost its bio-diversity to all forms of developmental activities and rapid urbanisation.
According to him, wetland forest reserves had depreciated due to growing population and city expansion while felling of trees and destruction of the ecosystem had thrived for socio-economic reasons.
”The continued exploitation and destruction of our natural resources have left us with dire consequences such as global warming, ocean and sea level rise and extinction of exotic flora and fauna.
The commissioner, therefore, urged residents to embrace the habit of tree planting especially during landmark events such as birthdays, burial, naming ceremonies amongst others, according to a statement signed by Odusina Akeem of the public affairs unit, office of Lagos deputy governor.
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