Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has flagged off a tree planting campaign to mitigate the negative effects of climate change in the state.
During the flagg off ceremony in Karu Local Government Area, Governor Abdullahi Sule said the initiative was aimed at promoting greener pastures, mitigate the effects of climate change, and enhance the overall well-being of the residents.
The governor explained that his government aligns with the commitment of President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government to environmental conservation and community development.
“The campaign seeks to beautify the state, reduce the impact of erosion, and foster a healthier environment for residents,” Sule Said………
The Governor further maintained that the state government has distributed more than sufficient waste bins to all the 13 Local Government Areas of the state for proper disposal of waste.
He said when waste that is poorly managed is organized through climate-smart approach, it can be converted and used for agricultural purposes and power generation for economic prosperity.
Speaking on the traffic congestion in Karu, the governor said government has requested for funding from the Federal Government for the construction of alternative routes in Mararraba, Gitata, Gurku and to construct a flyover/underpass to curtail the frequent congestion in the area.
Earlier The State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Margaret Elayo, called on the residents of the state to join hands with the government to preserve the environment and keep it clean to guard against diseases and other disaster.
Margrate Elayo also attributed environmental challenges in most communities to improper management of waste, adding that such could lead to climate change and desertification.
She charged residents to properly dispose their waste in the trash bins provided at strategic locations for pick up by the Nasarawa State Waste Management Agency NASWAMSA.
In their separate remarks, the Esu Karu, Luka Panya-Baba and Chairman, Karu local government area, Abubakar Madaki, complained that the blockade of the roads in Old Karu and Rugan Madaki is causing untold hardship to motorists thereby deteriorating the traffic challenges in the area.
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