From TCNEWS
Rotary Club of Umuahia North District 9142 has reiterated its dedication to a safer environment through promotion of ecological sustainability, conservation and community-environment harmony.
Pix: 2nd from left, Rotarian Uchechukwu Udeji (Nwa Ghana) President Rotary Club of Umuahia North.
Speaking at the Civil Service Secretariat in Umuahia, Abia State, when the Club carried out tree planting exercise in partnership with Young African Leaders Initiative, YALI Abia Chapter, Rotaract Club of Madonna College of Health Technology and Rotaract Club of Umuahia CB, Rotarian Uchechukwu Udeji President Rotary Club of Umuahia North, expressed that the club was consistent with the renewed global efforts targeted at stemming the catastrophic tides of climate change.
Udeji who pointed out that the exercise was aimed at achieving the Club’s vision of a safer and cleaner environment by planting 50 Polyalthia longifolia (Masquerade tree) that have health and environmental benefits, further explained that the essence of the exercise “is to ensure that we beautify our environment, protect the earth and have a healthy environment by encouraging forestation and discourage people from engaging in deforestation”.
Udeji who advised that the trees planted at the Secretariat should be nurtured to grow, expressed optimism that the trees would not only beautify the environment and purify the air but will also serve as means of identification for the areas where the trees are planted.
Speaking also Mr. Paulo Opara, the State Coordinator Young African Leaders Initiative Abia Chapter, said it is the vision of the Organization to see that the aesthetic value of the state is improved.
Opara said, “We are here basically to plant trees and we are doing this in partnership with Rotary Club Umuahia North and the Rotaract Clubs of Madonna College of Health Technology and Umuahia Community Based. This exercise is part of what we are doing to save the environment as the people of Abia State”.
Responding on behalf of the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Lands and Housing, TPL Ukeje Ukpabi, the Director of Administration, Mrs Chinemere Udensi appreciated the Club’s concern about the need to save the environment for the unborn generation through collaborative efforts.
He pointed out that the trees would further beautify the premises of the State Civil Service Secretariat.