Naomi Gabriel —
The Secretary of Jama’atu Nasrul Islam (JNI), Jigawa State chapter, Alhaji Muhammad Babangida yesterday at the state capital Dutse, said the body has concluded plans to plant 120,000 trees across the state by the turn of the year. He said the gesture was part of the group’s annual tree planting exercise to check desert encroachment in the state.
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He also said that the trees were to protect and beautify the environment, as well as provide shade and food for animals.
While saying that the tree seedlings will also be distributed to farmers and other interested individuals to plant in their farms and residences, Babangida also added that they (trees) were vital for the environment. He cautioned residents against indiscriminate felling of trees, especially the ones by the road sides.
“People must always protect their environment by planting trees and avoid cutting down trees without replacing them, he said.
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“That is why the JNI annually embarks on this campaign in order to complement government efforts in combating desertification. Also, we are doing this to show the general public that the duty of JNI does not stop only at preaching and propagation of Islam.
“We are always ready to contribute to the development of the state and Nigeria at large,’’ Babangida concluded.
