The Kano Digital Innovation Network (KDIN), through its environmental action arm, GreenLab, has organised a tree-planting exercise at Northwest University, Kano, to promote environmental sustainability and climate action.
The initiative, held as part of Green Action Day, brought together KDIN leadership and fellows to encourage practical efforts towards environmental conservation.
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The programme featured a presentation on KDIN and its mission, remarks by the network’s leadership, and active participation by fellows who planted trees across the university premises.
The team was received by the Principal Horticulturist, Mohammed Jaji, alongside university representatives, including Associate Professor Kareematu Isa Mai Sango, who represented the Vice-Chancellor, and Mallam Dahiru, representing the Director of Health Services.
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As part of the initiative, each fellow who participated in the exercise committed to nurturing and maintaining the tree planted to ensure its long-term survival and environmental benefits.
KDIN, through GreenLab, emphasised that environmental sustainability requires practical action, collective responsibility and sustained commitment beyond one-off activities.
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The network appreciated the management of Northwest University, its leadership, participating fellows and other contributors for supporting the initiative.
The exercise highlights the importance of tree planting and community participation in promoting environmental awareness and building a greener, more sustainable future.