The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has called on the people of Kano state to take action against climate change by planting trees in their surroundings.
This initiative aims to promote environmental sustainability and mitigate the effects of climate change in the region.
He stated that this serves as an integral part of climate protection and sustainability. In his words; “I urge each and every one of you to plant trees in your various houses and other places so as to protect our environment from the impact of climate change,” Sanusi said.
He also made the call in his remarks at the launch of the state’s 2024 Tree Planting Campaign at the Kwankwasiyya City, Kano State, on Wednesday.
“You will all recall the heatwave we experienced some months back which made the environment uncomfortable for us, and that was one of the effects of climate change.
“We should not allow the trend to continue and the only way to avert the reoccurrence or worsening of the heatwave is to endeavour to plant trees in our environment,” Sanusi said.
Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II emphasised that tree planting in Kano State would not only combat climate change but also help prevent desert encroachment, a significant threat to the region’s ecosystem.
The Emir praised Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration for its proactive measures to mitigate climate change, including the massive planting of millions of tree seedlings across the state.
At the campaign launch, Governor Yusuf encouraged citizens to take ownership of environmental protection by planting trees in their areas, stressing the importance of collective action against climate change.
Governor Yusuf committed to sustaining the annual Tree Planting Campaign, a key initiative in the state’s environmental protection strategy. This year, the campaign aims to plant over 3 million tree seedlings across the 44 local government areas of Kano State.