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Ogun State Launches Green Initiative to Increase Tree Planting and Fight Natural Disasters
The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting green infrastructure, emphasizing its vital ecological benefits and the positive impact on humanity.
This was revealed during the flag-off ceremony of the first phase of the green infrastructure initiative.
The Commissioner for Forestry, Engineer Taiwo Oludotun, represented at the event by the Director of Forestry, Survey, Demarcation, Inventory, and Extension, Mr. Wale Sonubi, explained the state government’s proactive approach to environmental sustainability.
He explained that beyond beautifying the environment, green infrastructure plays a critical role in reducing the risks of natural disasters like erosion, windstorms, and earthquakes.
He praised the initiative as a strategic response to the growing challenges of climate change.
Engineer Oludotun emphasized that tree planting remains a top priority for the state government, which is determined to utilize every available urban and rural space for afforestation efforts.
He commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for his unwavering support of the Forestry Ministry.
According to him, the Governor’s commitment has significantly boosted the agency’s capacity to achieve its ambitious goal of planting over five million trees within the last five years.
He remarked that tree planting is not only about improving aesthetics but also about safeguarding lives and communities.
He stated, “When you plant trees, you are protecting yourself from natural disasters that could otherwise have devastating effects, such as windstorms, erosion, and earthquakes.”
Nigerian businessman Isaac Fayose has spoken about what he considers one of the country’s biggest problems, stating that many Nigerians are worried about government taxation, insecurity, and the increasing rate of kidnappings for ransom.
He lamented the situation and criticized the government, arguing that these issues have become deeply rooted and that there appears to be no lasting solution in sight.
According to him “In Nigeria we have two governments. One is collecting tax, the other one is collecting ransom. Both of them have one thing in common which is to make life difficult for their people.
The one that is collecting tax without doing anything will come and share you rice and semolina. The one that is collecting ransom is doing giveaway on social media.”
It was reported that bandits were seen in Kwara State and abducted six residents from Rukpete Village.
The incident was reported to have occurred on June 8 at about 11 p.m.
Sources revealed that seven people were initially taken, but an elderly man was later released, leaving six victims in captivity.
The rising cases of insecurity in the country remain quite alarming.
The state of the country is affecting many people, as they believe nowhere is safe, including schools where they keep their children.
It has been reported that some parents have started withdrawing their children from schools in Abuja.
It can be noted that rumours of bandits being sighted near a school triggered panic, causing parents to hurriedly remove their children for safety.
While the reports of bandits have not been confirmed, the school has also issued safety measures to ensure the protection of students within the premises.
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