In efforts towards combating climate change and promote a greener environment, an NGO, Bridge That Gap Initiative, has kicked off a large-scale tree planting campaign in Kudenda community, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The initiative, which saw enthusiastic participation from local residents, aimed to plant hundreds of trees across the community.
The campaign was designed to help restore environmental balance, curb the effects of global warming, and promote sustainable living.
Speaking at the event on Wednesday in Kaduna, Mr. Zinta Akpoko, Program Officer of Bridge That Gap, highlighted the urgency of the campaign.
“Our aim is to plant as many trees as possible in Kudenda. Climate change is not a distant threat, it is already affecting us. By planting trees, we are taking a simple but powerful step to protect our environment and our future,”he said.
The traditional ruler of Kudenda, Mr. Gabriel Galadima, warmly welcomed the initiative and praised the organisation’s commitment to grassroots development.
“I sincerely thank Bridge That Gap for bringing this important campaign to our chiefdom. It is a blessing to our people and a step in the right direction towards a healthier and greener Kudenda,” Galadima stated.
Some of the beneficiaries of the tree seedlings, Sarki Syprian and Juli Jude, expressed their gratitude.
Syprian noted that the campaign brings hope to communities often overlooked in environmental efforts.
“This campaign is a great gift to our community. We are grateful and we urge other organisations to emulate this noble initiative,"he said.
On her part, Jude, said planting trees is planting life for tomorrow.
She, equally thanked Bridge That Gap and encourage more NGOs to come to grassroots communities like theirs with similar impactful programmes.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports the project was sponsored by the Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF), a premier NGO dedicated to nature conservation and sustainable development in Nigeria.
It donated 5,000 seedlings for the first phase of the project
NAN also reports that the campaign would continue over the coming weeks, with plans to expand the initiative to neighboring communities, reinforcing the message that local action could drive global change.(NAN)
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