Nigeria launches new climate change tree planting initiative

The Nigerian government on Thursday launched a new tree planting project titled: "Project 250k".

The new initiative which has been disclosed by Minister for Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare, said it targets young people as part of efforts to involve them in the country's fight against the devastating effects of the climate change in Nigeria.

Mr. Dare said this during his remarks at an event titled: "Youth and Climate Change", at the Nigerian Pavilion in Egypt. The event is part of ongoing COP marking activities in the North African country.

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“We are launching a 250K project. This means that we will engage 250,000 young people across the country to plant 250,000 trees,” the minister said.

He said the initiative would ensure that young people are paid for every tree planted and cared for over the years.

"We have already secured global partners," he added.

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