The banking sector in Adamawa has been urged to participate in the “Greening of Greater Yola Project,” a proposal put forth by the Adamawa Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project, with support from the Adamawa State Ministry of Environment. This directive was emphasized during a collaborative meeting held at the ACReSAL project office on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Yola, the capital of Adamawa State.
Attended by top executives from banking institutions operating in the state, environmental consultants, and key personnel from the finance and environment ministries, the meeting was hosted by Dr. Chinda, the State Project Coordinator of ACReSAL, and chaired by the Commissioner of Environment, Mohammed Sadiq.
Expressing gratitude for the impressive turnout, Dr. Chinda underscored the significance of greening, citing a concerning 6-degree rise in temperature over the past two decades in the Greater Yola area. He stressed the need for collaborative efforts in the ambitious initiative, involving the planting of trees, shrubs, and grasses.
A team of consultants, led by Dr. Amos Badgal, presented 3D-simulated projections for the entire “Greater Yola” area, encompassing the 20-km superhighway and housing estate constructed by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. The Commissioner of Environment, in further detailing the greening activity, presented a design for a city park and sought collaboration and support from financial institutions and other organizations to enhance the environment, counteract the effects of climate change, and foster resilience for the community.
The “Greening of the Greater Yola” project, backed by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, stands as a significant undertaking by Adamawa ACReSAL in the current year.
