The Rotary Club of Kaduna, in collaboration with Centenary Forest of Cardiff and Rotaract Club, has undertaken a tree planting initiative to address climate change and deforestation. A total of 500 trees, including mango, guava, orange, and canopy, were planted at various locations in Kaduna. The aim of this initiative is to provide shade, nutritious fruits, and act as wind-breakers. The president of the Rotary Club of Kaduna emphasized the importance of environmental stewardship, while a member of the overseeing committee highlighted the global significance of tackling climate change. The public was urged to support the survival of the trees by taking care of them [3078ddfa].
Niger State in Nigeria plans to plant 200 million trees by 2025 to combat desertification and climate change. The initiative is inspired by the success of Niger Republic, which has regenerated over 200 million trees in the past three decades. The state's ambition aligns with the national and regional commitments under the Great Green Wall initiative. However, experts caution that planting trees alone is not enough to address deforestation, land degradation, biodiversity loss, and climate change. They suggest focusing on improving forest governance, land tenure security, promoting agroforestry systems, and diversifying energy sources. Nigeria should encourage the use of alternative cooking energy sources and seek ecologically adaptable trees with economic and dietary value. Gombe State also initiated a similar ambition called Gombe Goes Green in 2019 [04ddb3cf].
The Rotary Club of Abuja, Maitama, plans to spend N20 million on projects focused on maternal health, child health, and the development of the boy-child. The projects include providing birthing bags to village hospitals in rural communities, improving the water supply in the Kuje Correctional Facility, and mentoring and empowering the boy-child. The club aims to expand its impactful work locally and globally, focusing on Rotary's seven core thematic areas. The 13th President of the Rotary Club of Abuja, Maitama, Rtn. Rosemond Favour Uche, expressed her commitment to humanitarian service and the club's enduring impact on countless lives. The outgoing President, Agwu Ijeoma Joyce, highlighted the successes of her tenure, and the event concluded with awards of honor to philanthropists and individuals in humanitarian service [76adcb2f].
In Libya, the National Oil Corporation (NOC) has enlisted the support of Mellitah Oil & Gas and Total for the second phase of its Million Trees Initiative. The initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions and address climate change impacts. The first phase of the campaign focuses on expanding green spaces in desertification-affected areas and combating climate change. Mellitah and Total have committed to supporting the initiative. The NOC's Sustainable Development Department discussed collaboration strategies and logistical needs for the project's next phase with the companies [7f44f15c].