The Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, COOU is seeking collaboration with Anambra Broadcasting Service ABS on its upcoming tree planting and Climate Change summit .
The officials of the University extended the hand of fellowship when they paid a courtesy visit to the Managing Director of Anambra Broadcasting Service, Sir Chido Obidiegwu, in Awka.
The tree planting and Climate Change summit will hold on seventeenth July, 2024 and the COOU delegation was led by their Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kate Omenugha.
Professor Omenugha explained that the University was planning to plant over one thousand trees across different locations in the state, stressing that the visit was intended to secure ABS’ support in publicizing the event and encouraging community participation while describing trees as critical components of the ecosystem, which helps to regulate the climate by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen.
She further explained that promoting a healthier environment involves planting trees to reduce air pollution, conserving biodiversity to maintain balanced ecosystems, and fighting climate change by using renewable energy and reducing greenhouse gases, improving water quality by preventing pollution, boosting public health by reducing diseases linked to pollution, encouraging sustainable practices like recycling, creating green spaces for community well-being, and educating the public about environmental issues.
The Vice-Chancellor commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s initiative to make Anambra State a livable, green, clean, and prosperous homeland, promising to support the initiative.
Responding, Sir Chido assured COOU of the ABS support, affirming that environmental sustainability is a cause that ABS holds seriously and noted that the station was committed to using its platforms to raise awareness and ensure the success of the initiative.
He said that the collaboration between COOU and ABS marks a significant milestone in the State’s journey towards a greener and more sustainable future and called on all residents of the State to join hands in doing the project, as every tree planted is a step towards a healthier planet.
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