Over six million trees have been planted in Lagos state since the state government initiated tree planting campaign as part of measures to reduce the impact of global climate change. Governor of the state, Babatunde Raji Fashola made the disclosure on Monday during the commemoration of the 2014 edition of the annual tree planting day.
The 2014 Industrial Tree Planting Day with the theme “Life is better with tree” was jointly organized by Lagos State Government through the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency in partnership with Guinness Nigeria Plc.
He added that besides aesthetic, health and environmental values of tree planting, the campaign has generated over 75,168 employment opportunities for horticulturists, gardeners, pruners, welders, tanker drivers, security personnel as well as water hawkers and sellers.
Fashola spoke through the General Manager, Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), Engineer Adebola Shabi.
According to the Lagos State Governor,” apart from aesthetic value of the trees, the health and environmental benefits are also innumerable. This exercise has also generated over 75,168 employment opportunities for horticulturists, pruners, gardeners, welders, tanker drivers, security personnel, down to the water boy, all of who help to keep the trees alive”.
In his remarks, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Guinness Nigeria Plc, Mr. Seni Adetu who was represented by Director, Supply Chain, Guinness Nigeria Plc, Mr. Cephas Afebuameh, noted that Guinness Nigeria Plc was honoured to partner the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) on environmental preservation and restoration through this year’s industrial tree planting exercise.
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