The Federal Government on Thursday tasked Nigerians to rise up to the challenges of desert encroachment through aggressive approach to stem the menace.
Secretary to the Federal Government, Boss Mustapha, gave the advice at the Ahmadu Bello University 2019 Tree Planting Campaign held at the main campus, Samaru, Zaria.
Mustapha, was represented by, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Environment, Habiba Lawal.
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The call became imperative in view of the rate at which desert was encroaching into the country.
The SGF lauded the efforts of ABU for sustaining the annual tree planting campaign and ensuring green environment in the university.
In
his speech, the ABU Vice Chancellor, Professor Ibrahim Garba said the event was
to mark the World Environment Day which focused on Air Pollution.
