By Abdullahi Inuwa
In a bold move to combat desertification and climate change, the Katsina State Government has raised 30 million tree seedlings to be distributed free of charge to farmers and interested individuals across the state.
The Honourable Commissioner of Environment, Alhaji Hamza Sulaiman Faskari, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Muntari Kado Kurfi, made this known during a courtesy visit by officials of Himma Agricultural Support Initiative (HASI) to the ministry.
Kurfi noted that Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, PhD, through his administration’s environmental funding, made the seedling project possible and reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to partnering with NGOs and individuals willing to help in protecting the environment.
He urged interested farmers and residents to collect the number of seedlings they are ready to plant and care for, as part of this year’s mass plantation campaign.
In response, HASI President, Professor Sanusi Jari, praised the state’s green initiative, highlighting its potential to mitigate climate challenges and boost agricultural productivity. He disclosed that over 500,000 HASI-registered farmers have already requested seedlings and appealed for their prompt release by the ministry.
Prof. Jari reaffirmed the association’s dedication to supporting agricultural growth and environmental protection across Katsina State.
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