By Dahiru Suleiman, Dutse
Jigawa state government has expended over N35 million in the last six years to contain the perennial flooding in riverine areas of Hadejia Emirate, part of which was used on embarkment, and construction of over 35 kilometer drainages as well reclaimed over 4.2 square meters of eroded areas to avert environmental degradation.
Disclosing this at Maigatari on the occasion of flagging off of this year’s tree planting campaign, Governor Badaru Abubakar stated that the state government has distributed over twelve million tree seedlings in the last six years for planting as part of efforts to fight desertification for sustainable clean, and healthy environment.
The Governor also said apart from expending 35 millions naira on the embankment of River Hadejia, it also cleared about 180 kilometer of type grass in 13 communities within 15 local government areas.
Furthermore, he said more than 23,000 wood economy cooking stoves were produced and distributed as part of measures to reduce the rampant felling of trees for firewood.
In his well come address, the Jigawa state Commissioner for environment, Ibrahim Baba Chai Chai said the ministry has produced two million different varieties of tree seedling’ for onward distribution to various ministries, parastatals, among other public buildings for planting this year as part of measures to control erosion, and desert encroachment across Jigawa state.
Also speaking, the chairman of Maigatari local government, Uzairu Nadabo commended the state government for choosing Maigatari for this year’s flag off and the launching of this year’s tree planting campaign in the area.
He called on both workers in the area and the general public to ensure strict compliance of government directive by planting at least a tree in their surroundings.
