- Obasanjo blamed global warming on human greed and environmental abuse
- He said he has planted over 3.5 million trees to fight climate change
- Kano pledged support by donating 10,000 tree seedlings
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has blamed global warming on human greed, selfishness and the reckless exploitation of the environment, warning that continued abuse of nature is upsetting the balance of the ecosystem.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Obasanjo made the remarks in Kano during a programme held in honour of former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Abubakar Mahmoud, and his Environment and Sustainability Initiative and Trust Fund.
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Speaking at the event, the former president said climate change is a real and growing threat driven largely by human activities.
According to him, the world was created in balance, but irresponsible actions by people have caused serious environmental damage.
“God created our world in balance, but we, as human beings, out of selfishness and carelessness, have done more harm than good to our environment. We need to do more to protect it,” Obasanjo said.
He disclosed that he has personally planted more than 3.5 million trees as part of efforts to reduce the impact of climate change, stressing that safeguarding the environment is a shared responsibility that benefits everyone.
The Kano State Government praised the initiative and pledged its support to ensure its continued success.
Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Dahiru Hashim, announced that the state had approved the donation of 10,000 tree seedlings to support the Mahmoud Environment and Sustainability Trust.
“In recognition of this commendable initiative, the Kano State Government has approved the donation of 10,000 seedlings for the Mahmoud Environment and Sustainability Trust,” Hashim said.
In his remarks, Abubakar Mahmoud said the project was established to promote environmental conservation and preserve natural resources for future generations.
He explained that what began as a small environmental project had expanded significantly, helping to protect rural communities and conserve different plant species.
Mahmoud said the initiative would continue to build on that legacy through sustained environmental protection efforts.
The event attracted several prominent personalities, including the vice presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Rabiu Kwankwaso, former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Attahiru Jega, Kano State government officials and other stakeholders.
Participants called for stronger collaboration and deliberate action to address climate change and tackle environmental degradation across the country.
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