By Rasheeda Hamidu
The Rotary Club of Jos-Utan planted 100 trees at St. Augustine’s Major Seminary in Jos on Thursday to support environmental restoration and combat climate change through afforestation.
The initiative formed part of Rotary’s environmental stewardship programme, according to the club’s President, Mrs Grace Aniah, who said the exercise was designed to promote sustainable environmental practices and encourage communities to participate in tree planting.
Aniah stated that the project was intended to improve biodiversity, restore degraded landscapes and inspire schools, institutions and communities to embrace afforestation as a shared responsibility.
She said, “Every tree planted contributes to cleaner air, improved ecosystems and a safer environment for future generations.”
According to Aniah, Rotary continues to prioritise environmental sustainability through projects that address climate challenges while fostering healthier and more resilient communities.
The Rector of St. Augustine’s Major Seminary, Very Rev. Fr. Peter Hassan, represented by Rev. Fr. Mugaga David, commended the initiative and described tree planting as one of the most practical approaches to environmental restoration.
David explained that environmental degradation remains a serious threat to humanity and urged organisations and individuals to support initiatives that protect ecosystems and restore degraded environments.
He noted that planting trees remains one of the simplest but most effective measures for mitigating climate change, conserving biodiversity and safeguarding natural resources for future generations.
NatureNews notes that tree planting strengthens carbon sequestration, restores degraded ecosystems, improves biodiversity and enhances resilience against the impacts of climate change, particularly in rapidly expanding urban centres.
NatureNews reports that community-led afforestation initiatives continue to play an important role in advancing Nigeria’s environmental restoration goals and supporting global efforts to combat climate change.
