By Abdullahi Lukman
The Abundance of Hope Initiative (AHI), an Abuja-based civil society organisation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal College of Forestry, Jos, to promote tree planting, research and environmental sustainability.
The agreement, signed on January 16, 2026, at the Provost’s Office, outlines collaboration in the supply of seedlings, tree planting support services, research and development, as well as capacity building and technical support, with the Federal University, Lafia, designated as the project’s thematic focus area.
AHI officials, led by Director of Media and Communications, Amb. Lambo Hosea, and Team Lead for Training and Research, Miss Sandra Gyang, said the partnership would support efforts to restore degraded lands and strengthen climate action initiatives in Nigeria.
The MoU provides a framework for joint implementation of tree planting, waste management, environmental education and sustainability programmes aimed at addressing climate change impacts.
Ms. Gyang, while presenting an overview of the project, explained that the “Planting for the Climate” initiative seeks to mitigate climate change through large-scale afforestation.
She said the project targets the planting of one million drought-resistant trees, the establishment of eco-resource hubs, the creation of students’ green clubs and the use of technology to drive innovation.
Provost of the Federal College of Forestry, Dr. Mailumo Sambo, described the agreement as timely and in line with the institution’s mandate, noting that the college has the expertise and capacity to deliver afforestation projects.
He added that tree planting remains a key scientific response to environmental degradation, as both organisations pledged to work together to promote environmental sustainability for future generations.