World Environment Day: Embrace mass tree planting to combat desertification, FG urges Nigerians

Dailytrust | 07-06-2026 02:11am |

World Environment Day has prompted the Federal Government to encourage citizens to participate in mass tree planting initiatives as a vital measure against desertification, land degradation, and the adverse effects of climate change. Saleh Abubakar, the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW), emphasized the importance of this initiative in his message commemorating the day. He highlighted that tree planting can significantly contribute to restoring ecosystems and enhancing environmental resilience throughout Nigeria.

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