The Kano State Botanical Garden has called on residents to plant trees across the state as a means to combat climate change and protect the environment.
The Independent Mirror reports that while addressing journalists on Monday, Professor Fatima Batulu Mukhtar, founder of the Kano Botanical Garden, said the initiative is part of an afforestation program aimed at addressing issues related to tree planting and environmental sustainability.
This year’s World Nature Convation Day 2025, observed annually on July 28, serves as a reminder of the vital role nature plays in our lives and the increasing threats it faces due to human activities.
As part of the celebration, the Kano State Botanical Garden organized interactive sessions that brought together key environmental stakeholders to share knowledge and promote environmental education among students and the wider community.
Professor Fatima Batulu also emphasized the importance of designing special pathways known as migration corridors to allow wildlife—such as caribou—to move safely across the land, further highlighting the need for holistic conservation strategies.
In his remarks, Dr. Hamisu K. Bilyaminu, Director of the Kano State Watershed Erosion and Climate Change Management Agency (WECCMA), noted that desilting drainages would enhance water flow into rivers and significantly reduce the risk of flooding in residential areas.
He encouraged residents to plant trees to safeguard the environment against erosion and climate-related disasters.
Dr. Bilyaminu also commended the Kano Botanical Garden for its commitment to promoting a sustainable and environmentally friendly society.
The event was attended by students from Northwest University’s Department of Environmental Health, environmental experts, and key stakeholders in the climate change sector.
The theme for this year’s World Nature Convation Day 2025 is: “Connecting People with Nature.”
