By Abdullahi Lukman
UNICEF has announced plans to plant 100,000 trees across Nigeria by 2025 as part of a nationwide environmental campaign aimed at tackling climate change, reducing plastic pollution, and equipping young people with green skills.
The announcement was made by Mr. Rahama Rihood Mohammed Farah, Chief of the UNICEF Field Office, during a World Environment Day event in Kano.
He emphasized that the initiative is not just about tree numbers but about building a resilient, sustainable future for Nigerian children. “Each tree planted is a step toward climate resilience and a cleaner environment,” he said.
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The tree-planting effort is part of Green Rising, a global UNICEF initiative to promote youth-led climate action.
In Nigeria, the programme also includes the goal of recycling 100,000 kilograms of plastic waste and mobilising 100,000 young people for environmental action by 2025.
Farah noted the multiple benefits of tree planting, including carbon absorption, improved air quality, water conservation, and habitat protection.
He stressed the importance of youth participation, stating that engaging young Nigerians in tree planting and recycling will help develop climate-smart leadership and entrepreneurial skills, particularly among young women.
“This is more than a campaign—it’s a movement,” Farah said, highlighting the programme’s broader goal of inspiring environmental responsibility and innovation.
The Kano event featured participation from school children, government officials, and community groups, underscoring a unified commitment to creating a cleaner and greener Nigeria.
