In commemoration of World Environment Day, Plan International Nigeria, in partnership with the Adamawa Climate Change Champions, (CCC) and under the Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance (ZCRA) Project, led an environmental campaign at Wuro Jabbe Government School, promoting sustainable practices among students and the wider community.
Aligned with this year’s theme, #BeatPlasticPollution, the initiative featured a school clean-up focused on plastic waste, followed by a tree-planting exercise. The event brought together teachers, students, the School-Based Management Committee, and local community leaders.
Nubwa Ibrahim Bawuro, representing Plan International Nigeria, emphasized the importance of the initiative: “Planting trees promotes environmental sustainability, strengthens community resilience, and ensures future generations can thrive amid the climate crisis.”
Speaking on behalf of CCC Leader Prof. Ambrose Zemba, Tanidi Goloto reminded students of the urgency of the cause: “Plastic waste contaminates soil, blocks waterways, and disrupts ecosystems. By taking collective action, we can mitigate its harmful effects.”
School Head Master Grema Mohammed welcomed the project, noting its lasting impact: “Our pupils currently lack shaded areas and safe play spaces. The trees planted today will transform our school environment, and we are committed to caring for them.”
The community head also voiced strong support, personally planting a tree: “I planted a tree, and it felt great. We will take responsibility to ensure these trees flourish.”
The event reinforced the importance of collective environmental responsibility and called for reducing, reusing, recycling, and rethinking plastic consumption.
Organizers hope it will inspire similar actions in other schools and communities.
A commendable effort indeed. Well fone