By Ayodele Oni
The Ondo State Government, has secured a ₦50 million support fund from the Global Environment Facility (GEF7 FOLUR-NG) to implement large-scale tree-planting across the state.
The project is aimed at mitigating the adverse effects of climate change, including erosion, flooding, and soil degradation.
The support follows a previous engagement held last month when the FAO GEF7 Food Systems, Land Use and Restoration Impact Programme (FOLUR-IP) team paid a courtesy visit to the Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Tob Loko, in Akure.
Speaking at the signing of the engagement, Dr. Loko reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to creating a safe, healthy and climate-resilient environment for humans, animals and plants.
He emphasized that the escalating impacts of climate change demand urgent, collective and sustained action from all stakeholders.
The Commissioner also highlighted the dangers associated with ozone layer depletion, describing it as an existential threat to life on Earth, with far-reaching consequences for humans, wildlife, aquatic ecosystems and vegetation.
He stressed the need to intensify public discourse on climate change to deepen citizens’ understanding and encourage active participation in environmental protection efforts.
Dr. Loko expressed appreciation to GEF7 for the support, noting that the initiative represents a proactive response to climate change challenges and aligns with global best practices in environmental sustainability.
Confirming the support, the National Coordinator of GEF7, Prof. Oladapo Akinyemi, stated that the passion, commitment and resilience demonstrated by the Commissioner in safeguarding the state’s environment inspired the decision to finalize the partnership.
He commended Dr. Loko for the achievements recorded since assuming office and encouraged him to sustain the momentum.
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