BOBA 2005 Set Honours 25 Departed Members With Tree Planting In The College
BY SANI ALIYU, Zaria
Barewa Old Boys Association (BOBA) 2005 Set have honoured their 25 Classmates who departed with Planting of trees at the College premises while celebrating their 20th anniversary.
Speaking at the tree planting ceremony on Friday the National President of the Set Abubakar Abdullahi said the tree planting was timely considering the alarming rate of deforestation and erosion problem across the North West.
He warned against indiscriminate tree felling for firewood and charcoal without adequate replanting, if you cut down one tree, you are expected to plant five in return, he stressed, urging stakeholders to actively participate in sustaining the plantation.
Also speaking, the Principal of the College Muhammad Nuraddeen Adamu explained that the gesture will address the increasing impact of climate change, particularly in the school environment.
He stated that the project promotes agroforestry by encouraging the planting of trees that offer both environmental and economic benefits.
Malam Nura Adamu commended the 2005 Set for remembering their mates who die and honoured them by planting trees as Sadaqatul Jariya to all of them.
In his remarks, Malam Ali Galadima their Agricultural Science teacher said today being 8th of August is a special day for him as it co-inside with his Birth day this will forever remain in his memory.
The Secretary of the association Mr. Dauda Oche said, the occasion is a memorable one and the all felled the absent of their departed classmateswhich 20 years ago they are together in the College.
According to him, trees are very important to our lives while tree planting go along way and in the hereafter.
Mr. Oche said, regulatory support will simplify land use approvals and provides incentives for tree planting.
He reaffirmed their commitments to protect and nurtured these vital ecosystems by engaging some people to look after them.
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