In an effort to address environmental decline in northern Nigeria, the Tasallah Foundation has planted more than 3,000 trees in the Darazo Local Government Area of Bauchi State. During the 2025 Annual Tree Planting Campaign, the Foundation’s Chairman, Malam Usman Ya’u, explained that the initiative aims to mitigate the increasing impacts of windstorms, erosion, and climate change in the region. Now in its fourth year, this campaign emphasizes combating desertification, particularly in areas like Darazo, which Ya’u noted as “one of the most ecologically vulnerable regions of Bauchi State.” This area has been deprived of its native plant life for many years. “The majority of the greenery present today is the result of artificial planting, driven by severe climate conditions,” he stated. Ya’u pointed out that the Muhammadu Buhari Bypass community has been significantly impacted by soil erosion and windstorms caused by ongoing environmental degradation. He mentioned that the tree planting initiative is part of a comprehensive strategy aimed at safeguarding vulnerable communities from environmental threats. The event also included a session on environmental awareness, where experts and faith leaders highlighted the ethical and spiritual duty to protect the environment. Malam Malami Yakubu, Provost of Darazo College of Education, discussed the crucial ecological role of trees, emphasizing their contributions to oxygen production, air quality enhancement, biodiversity conservation, and soil erosion prevention. Alhaji Hassan Tilde, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State, represented by Publicity Secretary Alhaji Adamu Jalla, urged community members to take charge of caring for the trees, noting their long-term benefits for society and the environment. The Tasallah Foundation called on residents to view tree maintenance as a shared responsibility, stressing the importance of protecting these new plantings for establishing enduring environmental resilience in the area.
