Julius Berger Reports 95% Tree Survival Rate in Nigeria

Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, in partnership with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), has achieved a 95% survival rate of 5,000 indigenous trees planted in Rivers State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as part of an environmental sustainability program. This initiative, which began in 2025, involved planting 2,500 trees in the Bodo community, Gokana local government area of Rivers State, and another 2,500 at the Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment in Giri, Abuja.

The project aligns with the NCF’s Green Recovery Nigeria programme, aiming to increase Nigeria’s forest cover to 25% by 2047 and contribute to climate change mitigation. A post-planting assessment conducted in May 2026 indicated early signs of ecological recovery, particularly at the Bodo mangrove restoration site, where the return of periwinkles and fiddler crabs was noted, indicating improved ecological conditions.

The reappearance of these species is expected to provide direct livelihood benefits for local residents, especially women involved in harvesting and processing them for food and income.