The Kano State Government has issued a stern warning to residents against the illegal felling of trees in the state, emphasising the need to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change on the environment and human health.
Nasiru Sule Garo, the Commissioner for Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, made this declaration during the commemoration of the 2024 Great Green Wall Day at Janguza Barracks, Kano.
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The event, themed, Fueling a Greener Future: Clean Cooking for Sustainable Development, was organised by the National Agency for the
Great Green Wall.
Garo stated, “The administration of Abba Kabir Yusuf is committed to partnering with individuals willing to plant trees. I urge the public to cease illegal tree felling. There are numerous technologies available that require less wood, such as clean cooking stoves, which are more efficient and environmentally friendly.
“We call on the public to support this administration’s efforts to increase tree cover in response to climate change challenges. This year’s rainy season has already exhibited unusual patterns, and we have experienced severe harmattan seasons. These are all linked to climate change impacts.”
