Julius Berger Partners with FRIN and NCF to Plant Over 20,000 Trees in Abuja

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Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, in partnership with the Forest Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN) and the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), has launched a tree-planting project at the Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment of the Nigerian Army in Abuja. The initiative aims to boost Nigeria's green cover and national ecological security efforts. The project combines Julius Berger's funding and coordination with FRIN's technical expertise and NCF's conservation experience. Maj-Gen. J.Y. Maina, representing the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, emphasized the importance of environmental protection for national security.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over 20,000 trees are being planted at the Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment in Abuja.
  • The project is a collaboration between Julius Berger, FRIN, and NCF, combining funding, coordination, technical expertise, and conservation experience.
  • Maj-Gen. J.Y. Maina represented the COAS, Lt-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, at the tree-planting event.
  • The Army chief emphasized the link between environmental protection and national security, stating that climate change, desertification, and environmental degradation threaten Nigeria's stability.
  • The collaboration is a shining example of how the military, government institutions, and the private sector can work together for sustainable development.
  • Nigeria has lost over 90% of its forest cover, according to the NCF.
  • The initiative supports the NCF's 'Green Recovery Nigeria' mission.
  • Julius Berger provided funding for the project, which is a significant contribution to the initiative.
  • The project aims to salvage Nigeria's vegetation and promote biodiversity conservation.

Statistics:

  • Over 20,000 trees are being planted.
  • Nigeria has lost over 90 percent of its forest cover.
  • The project is supporting the NCF's 'Green Recovery Nigeria' mission.

Sources:

  • Julius Berger Nigeria Plc
  • Forest Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN)
  • Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF)
  • Nigerian Army
  • Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede
  • Dean of the Faculty at the Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre, Maj-Gen. J.Y. Maina
  • Zonal coordinator of the NCF, Mr. Garba Boyi
  • Director of the Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, Prof. Zacharia Buba Yadura
  • Chief executive of Ceed Africa Limited, Dr. Okechukwu Ogbonna