Lagos Officials Lead Tree-Planting Drive at Ndubuisi Kanu Park

In a renewed push for environmental sustainability, top Lagos State officials gathered at Ndubuisi Kanu Park in Alausa on Wednesday for a symbolic tree-planting exercise, reinforcing the government’s ongoing greening efforts under the theme “Trees for Lagos.”

The event, part of the 2025 edition of the state’s annual tree-planting campaign, was led by Olakunle Olamidosu Rotimi-Akodu, Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Environment.

Representing the governor, Rotimi-Akodu emphasized the urgent need for collective action to restore ecological balance.

“We have taken a lot from nature; it’s time to give back,” he said, calling on individuals, communities, and private sector players to take up the cause of urban greening.

He reiterated the Sanwo-Olu administration’s commitment to sustainable development, stating that environmental stewardship remains a top priority even as the city undergoes rapid urban expansion.

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The event was hosted by Adetoun Popoola, General Manager of the Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK), who highlighted the far-reaching benefits of tree planting, including improved air quality, climate regulation, and enhanced public well-being.

“Trees are not just decorative. They are essential to our survival in a fast-growing city like Lagos,” she noted.

Joining the campaign were other key government figures, including Muyiwa Gbadegesin, Managing Director of the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA); Adefemi Afolabi, General Manager of the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO); Fati Akiolu, Managing Director of the Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA); and a representative from the Lagos Water Corporation.

The ceremony concluded with the presentation of certificates of participation to all attendees, acknowledging their support for Lagos State’s environmental agenda.

This year’s tree-planting advocacy underscores a growing recognition within government circles that environmental challenges require shared responsibility and long-term commitment.