An NGO, Partnership for Development Action (PADAC) foundation, has inaugurated a tree planting campaign with 2,600 assorted seedlings at the 26 Armoured Brigade of the Nigerians Army, in Dutse, Jigawa State.
Blessing Tagaino, the Programme Officer of the NGO, said that the seedlings planted were resilient species that could mitigate the devastating effects of climate change in the state.
Tagaino said that the gesture was part of the NGO’s 2024 tree planting campaign in the state, which it earlier flagged off at the newly constructed Danmodi Housing Estate Fanisau, with 200 seedlings.
She explained that the organisation had more than 10,000 seedlings in stock for planting across the state and called on other organisations and interested individuals for partnership to plant the seedlings.
“Looking at the nature of our communities, you see that the effect of climate change is eminent, but most people have yet to understand that.
“However, with this exercise in this new barrack, we hope and pray that our little effort of 2,600 seedlings, mostly resilience, will help preserve the environment from all climate change issues,” she said.
The programme officer, therefore, urged the benefiting military facility to do its best and ensure that the planted seedlings were nurtured to maturity for the benefit of all.
Responding, Brig.-Gen. Teminere Mackintosh, the Commander of the 26 Armoured Brigade, commended the NGO for selecting the institution for the exercise.
Mackintosh urged officers and men of the brigade to ensure that the seedlings were nurtured to maturity in order to mitigate the devastating effects of climate change.
He maintained that the trees would not only beautify the surroundings, but also play vital roles in controlling erosion, maintaining a healthy environment, and providing shade for relaxation.
The commander assured the donor that seedlings would be diligently maintained to achieve the desired goals.
By Muhammad Nasir Bashir
