By Idris Umar, Zaria Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has distributed 3,000 tree seedlings to neighbouring communities as p...
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has distributed 3,000 tree seedlings to neighbouring communities as part of efforts to promote environmental sustainability and strengthen climate resilience.
The initiative was unveiled during the university's World Environment Day celebration, which featured a symposium and a tree-planting campaign aimed at fostering environmental stewardship and restoring degraded ecosystems.
Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor of ABU, Professor Adamu Ahmed, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Professor Bello Sabo, said the university had taken proactive steps to institutionalise environmental management through the establishment of an Environmental Unit to coordinate sustainability initiatives across the campus.
He reaffirmed the university's commitment to building a cleaner, greener, and more climate-resilient environment through strategic partnerships, research, and community engagement.
Chairman of the occasion and Chairman of the Kaduna State Local Government Service Board, Professor Aminu Ladan Sharehu, described environmental protection as a shared responsibility requiring the collective efforts of governments, institutions, communities, and individuals.
He said the Local Government Service Board, in collaboration with the 23 Local Government Areas of Kaduna State, would continue to partner with relevant stakeholders to protect the environment while promoting sustainable livelihoods and inclusive economic development.
Professor Sharehu noted that tree planting remains one of the most effective and cost-efficient strategies for mitigating climate change, restoring degraded ecosystems, and securing a healthier environment for future generations.
The event, held under the theme, "Inspired by Nature: Ecosystem Restoration for a Resilient, Adaptable and Sustainable Microclimate in ABU," underscored the university's determination to champion environmental conservation through practical and sustainable actions.
It attracted a broad spectrum of stakeholders in environmental management, including officials from the Kaduna State Ministry of Environment, the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project, environmental experts, academics, students, and development partners.
The distribution of the seedlings formed part of ABU's broader commitment to advancing climate action, restoring ecosystems, and encouraging communities to adopt environmentally responsible practices.
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