Yobe State Distributes 5 Million Seedlings for Environmental Restoration

Yobe State government, through the Yobe Sahara Restoration Drive Project, has announced plans to distribute five million seedlings to establish shelterbelts aimed at reclaiming land affected by desert encroachment. The initiative, led by Malam Muhammad Musa, aims to promote environmental restoration and support sustainable development in the state.

The seedlings will provide wind protection, improve microclimates, enhance biodiversity, and benefit agricultural productivity and the environment. The project involves full ownership by local communities to ensure effective monitoring and achievement of program targets.

Sidi Yakubu Karasuwa, the state commissioner for the environment, highlighted the government's commitment to reclaiming desert lands through the annual distribution of millions of seedlings, with support from partners like the World Bank and the African Development Bank.