Kano Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Land Restoration, Climate Action on Desertification and Drought Day
Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano
As part of activities marking the 2025 Desertification and Drought Day, the Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to combating desert encroachment and promoting climate resilience through aggressive afforestation and land restoration programs.
The State Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Dahiru Muhammad Hashim, gave the assurance in a personally signed statement issued on Tuesday.
Dr. Hashim made the remarks during a working visit to ‘Yan Bawa in Makoda Local Government Area, home to one of Nigeria’s largest shelterbelts.
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He revealed that more than 75,000 seedlings are currently being nurtured in the area under the government’s 2025 Five Million Tree Planting Campaign, an ambitious environmental initiative aimed at reversing land degradation and enhancing community resilience.
“This effort aligns with the vision of His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, to restore degraded lands, empower rural communities, and build long-term climate resilience across the state,” the statement read.
Highlighting the urgent threat posed by desertification and drought to lives and livelihoods, the Commissioner emphasized that expanding shelterbelts is a key strategy in safeguarding Kano’s ecological and agricultural future.
“Every tree we are planting today is a step toward securing our future economically, ecologically, and socially,” Dr. Hashim stated.
He urged the public to actively support the afforestation drive, noting that land restoration holds the key to improved biodiversity, food security, and sustainable rural development.
