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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 news analyst, Mahmud Jega, has shared his opinion on the recent airstrike carried out by the United States in Nigeria, stating that Nigerians should not blame President Bola Tinubu for the incident.
Jega made this statement during a recent interview, where he said he does not believe many people will hold the Tinubu administration responsible, as Donald Trump had issued threats against Nigeria long before Tinubu’s administration.
“No, I don’t think many people will blame the Tinubu administration for what is happening now because President Donald Trump, when he first made the threats, it was clearly not in coordination with the Tinubu administration or the government of Nigeria,” Jega said.
It has been reported that the United States carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS in the northwest region of Nigeria. The order was reportedly given by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist elements in northwest Nigeria,” Trump said.
He added, “I have previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was.”
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared the holiday dates for the festive season.
Thursday, December 25 will be observed as Christmas Day, December 26 as Boxing Day, and Thursday, January 1 as New Year’s Day.
The declaration was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. He also added that Nigerians should celebrate the holidays in faith and pray for the nation.
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