Abiodun urges collective action as Ogun backs tree planting campaign

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has urged collective action in the fight against climate change through tree planting, emphasizing the importance of environmental protection and ecosystem restoration. Speaking at the 2026 Ogun Tree Planting Day, which aimed to raise awareness and foster a statewide movement, Abiodun highlighted the urgent need for action, noting that climate change is already impacting communities, livelihoods, and the economy through rising temperatures, flooding, and land degradation.

He praised President Bola Tinubu's initiatives in environmental sustainability and reaffirmed Ogun State's commitment to supporting national objectives through investments in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and green infrastructure. The governor also commended the Ministries of Environment and Forestry for expanding the annual tree-planting program to include schools, institutions, corporations, and individual citizens, urging everyone to continue the efforts to ensure the growth and maturity of the planted trees.

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