Executive Chairman Igando-Ikotun Lcda,Comrade Akinsanya Lasisi Ayinde joined Lagos State and world to celebrate 2023 Tree Planting and sensitization campaign day.
He welcomed His Excellency, Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-olu and Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Environment
The event with the theme “Let’s green our city” took place on Friday 14 July 2023 at Akesan.
Comrade Akinsanya encouraged planting of trees in the community and discouraged cutting down of trees as well as dumping of refuse in the drainage.
Trees are beneficial to the existence of man, animals and the environment. He advised all residents to protect and nurture planted trees to maturity.
The Lagos State project would help build an environmental legacy to make tree planting and recreation, a vital component of our urban life.
He enjoined stakeholders to continue to support the government in areas of tree planting and recreation.
The strategic importance of 2023 plant a tree and sensitization campaign is reinforced in the THEME agenda which emphasized our commitment to ensure a cleaner, greener, healthier and saver environment. Also, the theme of the event expresses one of the key objectives of Lagos State agenda.
Akinsanya encouraged planting of trees to provide aesthetics and beautiful environment in the society. When a tree is cut down, it should be replaced by planting 5 trees to avoid deforestation.
As we celebrate memorable events such as birthdays, child dedication, etc, let’s endeavor to plant a tree, nurture it and protect to maturity.
For a sustainable development of environmental greening, Lagos State would embark on one house, one tree campaign soon.
Dignitaries present at the event were Vice chairman, Secretary to the local government, legislative Arms, HOA, Council Treasurer, party leaders, Exco, CDC and CDA’s, APC party stalwarts, HODs, Staff, and others.