In a bid to safeguard Ondo State’s forest reserves and promote sustainable land use, the state’s Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has reaffirmed its commitment to verifying lands allocated to investors for economic and indigenous tree planting.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Chief Olusegun Odusanya, made this known while receiving the executive members of the Tree Planters Association in his office in Akure.
A statement issued by the Ministry’s Head of Publicity and Media Relations, Mr. Sola Omoboyowa, emphasized that the verification exercise aims to ensure compliance with the stipulated terms of engagement, which prioritize afforestation.
Chief Odusanya warned that the government would not tolerate any misuse of allocated lands, stressing that investors must adhere strictly to tree planting agreements. He also called for the association’s cooperation in forest regeneration efforts.
Commending the group for their contributions, he acknowledged their donation of customized caps in commemoration of World Forest Day, scheduled for March 21, 2025.
In response, the State Chairman of the Tree Planters Association, Mr. Bello Adeola Mufu, expressed gratitude for the government’s support. He reaffirmed the association’s commitment to forest conservation and pledged active participation in this year’s World Forest Day celebration.
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