Saturday, July 13, 2024 - As part of the efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change within the Dass Local Government Area of Bauchi State, the Emir of Dass, Alhaji Usman Bilyaminu Othman II, has urged residents to refrain from indiscriminate tree felling.
The emir made the call after a symbolic tree
planting exercise in commemoration of the 2024 Great Green Wall Day, held at
the Dass Emirate Council in Bauchi State.
Speaking at the event, the emir emphasised the importance of his community’s ongoing contributions to combating desertification and other environmental challenges.
Bilyaminu Othman II expressed concern over
tree felling for charcoal production, which poses significant environmental
threats.
His words: “Protecting the environment is
part of our role. We continue to urge our people to plant trees and stop
felling them as a means to protect our environment against desert encroachment.
“It is essential for the leaders of our
communities to ensure that everyone is committed to planting and nurturing
trees to curtail deforestation.”
In her remarks, the state’s Great Green Wall
focal person, Hajiya Hadiza Mohammed, expressed concern about the
indiscriminate felling of trees without replacement.
She called on all benefiting communities to
minimise charcoal use.
According to her, to reduce the risks
associated with charcoal use, the agency introduced CNG cooking gas cylinders
for domestic use, aligning with the Federal Government’s efforts to promote
safer and alternative cooking methods.
The 2024 Great Green
Wall celebration included planting improved economic trees across various
ministries, departments, and agencies of the Bauchi State government, as well
as religious and traditional institutions.
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