Lagos aims to tackle climate change by planting 20,000 trees in one year. Discover how this initiative will impact the city’s environment.
Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced on Sunday, July 14, that the government plans to plant approximately 20,000 trees within the next 12 months to combat climate change and work towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The governor made this declaration during the celebration of the 2024 Tree Planting Day at the State House in Marina.
This year’s theme, ‘Nurture our Future’, emphasizes the importance of tree planting in preserving the environment and mitigating the effects of climate change.
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Sanwo-Olu highlighted the significance of this initiative in safeguarding the earth and addressing climate change, expressing the administration’s dedication to environmental protection and sustainability.
Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, stressed the theme’s significance in ensuring the preservation of the environment for future generations.
Wahab pointed out that Lagos, known as ‘a city defined by water’, faces challenges such as annual flooding, sea level rise, and rapid population growth.
He highlighted issues like improper waste disposal, destruction of drainages, air and noise pollution, and poor sanitation habits as daily concerns for residents.
Wahab called for collective efforts to address these challenges and protect the environment for the well-being of current and future generations. The commitment to planting 20,000 trees in the next year reflects the government’s proactive approach to combatting climate change and promoting sustainable development in Lagos State.
