Lagos State governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), and Commissioner for the Environment, Mr. Tunji Bello, at the weekend said the devastating impact of climate change could be drastically mitigated in the state if all the residents are committed to planting a tree annually.


The leaders expressed the view at the 2012 tree planting campaign in Mushin, Lagos , noting that the present generation faces a grim future if no decisive measures are taken to stem the effects of climate change.


Fashola, who was accompanied by the Special Adviser on the Environment, Dr. Taofeek Folami and Chairman of the Odi Olowo Local Council Development Area, Mr. Adeyemi Ali, among others, stressed the need for every Lagos resident to play in creating safer environment.


He explained that the importance of planting trees in the environment could no longer be over-emphasised at the instance of flooding, rainstorms and ocean surge, urging all Lagos residents to join the government in its determination to build and create a cleaner and safer environment He said: “You can see extreme rainfall in the last 48 hours and not more than 50,000 people have been displaced in Japan. You can see the rain in Mississippi and in Newcastle, and there is still more to come.


“We can see now that the solutions we put in place last year has reduced the flood we experienced in some areas including Agege, Lekki and Arigbanla, Idi Araba, there is no flood there again despite the heavy rains.

http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/climate-change-lagos-lists-mitigation-measures/120069/

Lagos is doomed . . . . People should evacuate now!

Is planting of tree going to bring about good roads or eradicate flooding caused by blocked drainage, canals and natural water ways?

Sun of god: Lagos is doomed . . . . People should evacuate now!

haba must you reply to every thread or are you looking for cheap publicity. Just find a job, it would really help your lousy mouf!!!.

so that you can charge me 'tree tax' and 'vegetation cultivation charge' in a years time abi? bros abeg focus on 4th mainland

otokx: Is planting of tree going to bring about good roads or eradicate flooding caused by blocked drainage, canals and natural water ways?

I agree that planting trees will not solve the problems you list above.

However, I believe people should plant trees, for their own good. As they serve as natural wind breakers and help shield homes from the winds at least, and keep erosion in check, to an extent.

eledalo: so that you can charge me 'tree tax' and 'vegetation cultivation charge' in a years time abi? bros abeg focus on 4th mainland

ROFLMAO!!

true talk @ topic.


if only more people developed this habit.

Are we gonna get jailed if we don't?

Every house should have at least one good tree on the property, in my opinion. But really it is to the advantage of those who live in these homes, as their cooling bills would be reduced as a result.

How many people even live in their own house in Lagos?
Should Tenants plant trees too?
Besides most of the grounds in people's compounds are cemented or bricked.

NigeriaKwenu: Are we gonna get jailed if we don't?

I'm sure 'Tinubu' is putting something together - most likely outcome of non complianace is a fine.

But that's niether here of there - What Fashola has demonstrated is his ignorance of the impending doom facing Lagos.

cheddarking: How many people even live in their own house in Lagos?
Should Tenants plant trees too?
Besides most of the grounds in people's compounds are cemented or bricked.

Property owners are responsible for their properties, whether they live there or not. Cemented grounds can be broken to create space for at least one tree

Fashola and trees enh...are u sure he is not an Ogbanje!

he is right , lagos need trees, the oxygen saturation is lagos is too low for human habitation ,you can barely breath in lagos coupled with the wicked lagos sun, hold up and crazy jobless people all over the place, the earlier they start the better for them.

Sun of god: Lagos is doomed . . . . People should evacuate now!

do u understand the meaning of ur statement?

Fashola has done nothing in his second term, now where will I plant tree in my compound ?

What does it take to plant a tree? Just put a seedling in the ground anywhere in Nigeria and with minimal attention it will grow into maturity. But most people dont know the value of trees to themselves not to talk of the environment.Trees cool ur house. U can also harvest tree branches for firewood.In both cases u save money. LASG should do more public enlightenment and even set yearly target for itself on the number of tree it will plant and nurture

Very good one by Babatunde Raji Fashola.

tpia@:
true talk @ topic.


if only more people developed this habit.

Exactly.

i for sure will do.

Fashola, kudos again

otokx: Is planting of tree going to bring about good roads or eradicate flooding caused by blocked drainage, canals and natural water ways?

Biology teaches that oxygen is the most important substance for survival....and if trees breathe in carbon-dioxide and breathe out oxygen.

Even if it does not help the floods, it will help the quality of life in Lagos

horny4u:

Biology teaches that oxygen is the most important substance for survival....and if trees breathe in carbon-dioxide and breathe out oxygen.

Just a lil correction, Trees breath in oxygen and exhale Carbon IV oxide as animals . .they only utilize Carbon IV oxide during photosynthesis

Isn't it a little 2 l8 4 that? Lagos as we know is almost gone , a swamp & a filthy swamp too time 4 the frogs and the gators 2 take over.

There is nothing wrong with planting of trees if you've got the space.

What does it take to plant a tree?
See people commenting as if he's gonna die if they don't,BRF is safe at alausa,the tree(s) you plant beautify your houses,serves as a wind breaker,reduce erosion to some extent and some other things,
PLANT A TREE

lmao. These NL illiterates no go kill pesin I swear. Do they even have to tell you the importance if tree planting regarding the air you breath, the weather, environment and the world you live in?

What hope is there for Nigeria with so many ignorant clowns running around?

Good idea, but the state government should not deter its policy from doing most of the planting. The government should be responsible for the road and park planting of trees. Also, private companies, multi-national and big banks can be parts of this tree planting project.

jmaine:

Just a lil correction, Trees [b]breath in oxygen and exhale Carbon IV oxide as animals . .they only utilize Carbon IV oxide during photosynthesis [/b]

lol

otokx: Is planting of tree going to bring about good roads or eradicate flooding caused by blocked drainage, canals and natural water ways?

You're so not understanding! Tree planting isn't gonna bring good roads but are gonna maintain it. Trees prevents erosion which is the main cause of water logging & flooding. the governor is telling you the only way to revive your environment & if you're wise you'll do exactly what he says

ANY-PEN :


You're so not understanding! Tree planting isn't gonna bring good roads but are gonna maintain it. Trees prevents erosion which is the main cause of water logging & flooding. the governor is telling you the only way to revive your environment & if you're wise you'll do exactly what he says

Let's not go too far now. No matter how many trees you plant, if the roads are hellish, they will get worse even with the rains. Trees do not help maintain roads persay. . . they simply serve to prevent major erosion. Go to villages where you have trees all over the place, you will still find erosion.