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Lafarge Africa Plc has partnered with the Ogun State Government to plant one million trees across 20 local government areas, marking this year’s Ogun Tree Planting Day.
The 2025 edition of the initiative, themed “Grow Trees, Sustain Life,” featured a large-scale tree planting campaign and the beautification of the second entrance to the Ogun State Secretariat in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Ogun Tree Planting Day, observed annually on the second Saturday of August, is aimed at promoting environmental sustainability through afforestation.
Speaking at the event, Lafarge Africa’s Group Managing Director and CEO, Lolu Alade-Akinyemi, represented by the company’s Head of Sustainability and Sponsorships, Gabriel Pollyn, reaffirmed the firm’s commitment to decarbonisation and ecological restoration.
“Tree planting is one of the most effective ways to mitigate climate change while improving community well-being,” Alade-Akinyemi said. “At Lafarge Africa, we view every seedling as a living investment in the environment, the economy, and future generations. Partnering with Ogun State reflects our commitment to creating a greener, more resilient Nigeria. Over the next five years, we plan to plant 150,000 native tree species in Ogun and Oyo States.”
Ogun State Commissioner for Forestry, Taiwo Oludotun, stressed the urgency of local climate action, citing prolonged dry seasons, flooding, rising temperatures, and threats to agriculture and public health.
“We are not just planting trees; we are planting hope, health, and the future of our state,” Oludotun said. “These challenges are no longer distant—they are here. And local problems require local solutions. Planting trees is one of the most powerful steps we can take to safeguard our environment.”
Beyond the symbolic planting, Lafarge Africa pledged continued collaboration with local communities to nurture seedlings, ensuring their survival and lasting contribution to the ecosystem.
With this joint effort, both Lafarge Africa and the Ogun State Government are positioning tree planting as more than a one-day event—it is a long-term investment in environmental resilience and community well-being.
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