Foundation Plants 3,000 Trees in Darazo to combat desertification, climate change
By Ahmed Ahmed
The Tasallah Foundation in Bauchi State has planted over 3,000 trees to mitigate the devastating effects of windstorms, erosion, and climate change-induced environmental degradation, in Darazo Local Government Area of the State.
Malam Usman Ya’u, Chairman of the foundation, disclosed this at the 2025 Annual Tree Planting Campaign held on Sunday in Darazo.
He said this is the fourth annual tree planting campaign by the foundation aimed at reducing degradation in the areas
Ya’u explained that the initiative aims to combat desertification in northeastern Nigeria, with Darazo identified as one of the most vulnerable areas in Bauchi State.
“For years, this region has suffered the loss of natural vegetation. Almost every green plant we see today was artificially planted due to the harsh environmental conditions,” Ya’u said.
He noted that the Muhammadu Buhari Bypass community remains one of the areas most at risk of windstorms and soil erosion, worsened by unchecked environmental degradation.
According to him, the ongoing campaign to plant over 3,000 trees forms part of a long-term solution to protect vulnerable communities from environmental hazards.
He called on residents to take full ownership of the trees, adding that protecting and nurturing them is crucial to ensuring lasting environmental resilience.
The event also featured educational sessions where environmental experts and Islamic clerics emphasized the religious and moral significance of tree planting.
They cited Islamic teachings that promote environmental stewardship, urging residents to view tree planting as both a spiritual and communal obligation.
Malam Malami Yakubu, Provost of Darazo College of Education, underscored the essential role of trees in producing oxygen, absorbing carbon dioxide, improving air quality, preventing soil erosion, regulating the water cycle, and supporting biodiversity.
Similarly, Islamic cleric Malam Abubakar Garba described tree planting as a virtuous act in Islam, referencing the Prophet Muhammad’s teaching that planting trees serves as ongoing charity (sadaqah jariyah), bringing rewards to both the planter and the community.
Alhaji Hassan Tilde, State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), represented by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Adamu Jalla, urged community members to maintain the newly planted trees, stressing their long-term social and environmental benefits.
