Maigatari LG to spend N2m on tree planting
By HAMISU ABACHA ZAKIRAI
MAIGATARI local government area in Jigawa state is to spend N2 million on the purchase and planting of tree as part of its effort to prevent desert encroachment in the area.
This was disclosed by the council chairman, Alhaji Isa Zakari Bosuwa in his office, saying a 19- kilometre planting area will be constructed from Gumel to Niger Republic border.
Alhaji Bosuwa said already, the agricultural department of the council had finished arrangement for the purchase and planting of the trees.
He said adhoc staff will be employed to look and take proper care of the planted trees at all times.
Alhaji Bosuwa called on all households to ensure that they plant a tree in or outside their houses and their farms, as their contribution to prevent desert encroachment in the state.
Alhaji Bosuwa also said very soon, his council will liaise with primary and secondary schools on the need to plant a tree each by every students and to ensure they take proper care of them.
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