In commemoration of the annual tree planting, Epe Local Government Chairman, Hon. Princess Surah O. Animashaun FHTI, today observed the year 2024 tree planting exercise, themed “Nurture Our Future.”
The Chairman who was ably represented by the Vice Chairman of Epe Local Government, Hon. Sikiru Owolomoshe, used the occasion to sensitize the people on the numerous environmental advantages of tree planting. Hon. Owolomoshe highlighted the benefits of tree planting some of which are healthy environment, safe ecosystem and reduction of erosion.
The Chairman urge us all to imbibe the habit of tree planting, and nurturing of green life to boost biodiversity while reiterating her commitment to achieve cleaner and greener ecosystem.
The Hon. Commissioner of Environment, Hon. Tokunbo Wahab who was ably represented by Mrs Akinpelu, Director in the Ministry of Environment who in her opening remarks emphatically cautioned people against the habit of indiscriminate cutting of trees, noise and air pollution among other actions that can affect our environment. She said tree planting play crucial roles in regulating the climate, preventive soil erosion and enhancing our resilient to climate impacts as they act as natural air purifier and as such should be embraced and encouraged.
The event witnessed an impressive attendance led by the Vice Chairman who was accompanied by the SLG, Hon. Rahmon Saheed, Supervisor for Environment, Hon Odupe Tunde Fuad, Supervisor for Health, Hon. Alebiosu, Supervisor for Education, Hon. Ganiu Adele, Supervisor for Works, Hon. Rahmon Sikiru, Supervisor for WAPA, Hon. Bola Lawal, S A on Works, Hon. Ashiru Waheed, SSA on Special Duty and Wealth Creation, Hon. Seyi Ladele, HOD Environment, Mr Kolapo, HRO, Mr Oyefuga, NULGE Executive led by, Comrade Lara Ayeola, NYCN President, Comrade Moibi Ibrahim, the TG/PS Education district iv Wife, Mrs Oshinaike Ibidun and the Management and Staff of Epe LGA.
Signed
Yusuff Olawale Temitayo
Chief Press Secretary to the Epe Local Government Chairman
