PESMDAA launches tree planting campaign in Adamawa
By Ojoma Yusuf,Yola
Petroleum Environment and Solid Mineral Degradation Awareness Association (PESMDAA) has launched a public sensitization campaign aimed at combating environmental degradation through tree planting and community advocacy in Yola, the Adamawa State capital.
Themed “Plant an Economic Tree, Restore the Earth,” the campaign featured a city-wide awareness walk and the formal flag-off of a tree-planting drive to promote environmental sustainability.
Over 100 participants were trained during the event on environmental advocacy, the dangers of petroleum and solid mineral degradation, task force responsibilities, and ethical conduct in climate-related activism.
Speaking during a press briefing, Esther Kwata Daniel, PESMDAA Commissioner for Adamawa State, stressed the importance of tree planting in mitigating the effects of climate change.
“Tree planting should be taken seriously as a collective responsibility to tackle environmental degradation. Every citizen must understand the value of replacing trees that are cut down. If you cut one, you should plant at least ten more,” she emphasized.
She called on individuals and institutions to support the green initiative, adding that indiscriminate tree felling must stop if progress is to be made in climate action.
Also speaking, Wilson Hassan Kubaje, Secretary to the Commissioner, decried the rate of environmental degradation caused by deforestation, warning of its long-term consequences on public health and ecological balance.
“Trees are not just natural resources; they are vital to our survival. Their presence benefits our health and improves the environment. The public must take responsibility by planting trees instead of cutting them down,” Kubaje said.
The event concluded with the issuance of certificates to participants, officially recognizing them as “Climate Champions” committed to driving environmental protection and sustainability efforts in their communities.
The initiative is expected to spark increased grassroots involvement in climate advocacy across Adamawa State and beyond.
