The Anglican Church of Nigeria, Kubwa Diocese, Abuja, has flagged off the campaign for planting of two million trees across the Federal Capital Territory to commemorate its 20th anniversary.
The Lord Bishop of the Diocese, Rt. Rev Duke Akamisoko, during the official launch tagged “Root for a Greaner Future” at St . Peter’s Anglican, Church, Karu, said the tree planting is part of the activities to mark the 20th anniversary of the Diocese, which commenced on Wednesday.
He said it will reach its peak in March 2025 with the dedication of 250 Hospital beds, which is the day the Diocese was created.
He noted that the mission is to plant the trees across 20 Archdeaconries across FCT and the houses of of their members, adding that planting trees is one of the most important things they can do to contribute to the health of the planet.
This is even as he urged the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, to help take roaming cows off the streets and get them in ranches to stop them from destroying the trees planted and to ensure a cleaner environment.
Bishop Akamisoko said the target is to cultivate a culture of environmental responsibility, create a legacy of sustainability and to ensure a greener future for all.
“Trees have significant role in human life and culture, providing food, shelter and resources. Today, we gather to commence a transformative initiative that will shape the future of our Diocese, community and planet through the planting of fruit crops and flowers. 80 per cent of the trees we shall plant will be food trees,” he said.
“Our tree planting campaign, ‘Rooting for Greener Future’, is a call to action, a commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship and the well-being of generations to come. ”
While noting that in their daily busy schedules they need a regular reminder of their connection with nature and planet, he said ” The health of our planet is essential to our own health and well-being and to our future, trees are essential part of it.”
The Bishop further explained that Trees improve lives, help save energy filter the air, prevent flooding, reduce noise pollution and provide hospitable place for animals to live and other plants to grow.
