This was contained in a statement issued by the spokesman for the State Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Mallam Abubakar Aliyu, and made available to newsmen in Gusau, the state capital. The statement explained that the Commissioner of the Ministry, Muhammad Dantawasa, who spoke through his Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Garba Altine, disclosed this during the 2024 World Environment Day celebration held in Gusau.
He further appealed to relevant stakeholders, including non-governmental organizations , community groups and development partners, to support the state government's tree planting initiative and contribute to the overall goal of a healthier environment for all.