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His Excellency Governor Mai Mala Buni CON (Chiroman Gujba) new portrait for second term unveiled by the Director General DG, Press and Media Affairs, Mamman Mohammed.

**Headline: Yobe Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, Plants Tree in Damaturu to Commemorate Great Green Wall Day**

**Date: July 13, 2023**

In a symbolic gesture promoting environmental conservation, Yobe Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, took part in the Great Green Wall Day celebration by planting a tree in Damaturu. The event, held on July 13, aimed to raise awareness about the Great Green Wall initiative and its significance in combating desertification and fostering sustainable development.

Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, known for his commitment to environmental preservation, emphasized the importance of the Great Green Wall project in his remarks during the event. The ambitious initiative aims to create a belt of trees and vegetation across Africa's Sahel region, spanning multiple countries, including Nigeria. This green barrier acts as a natural shield, preventing the encroachment of the Sahara Desert and its adverse effects on local communities.

Governor Buni's active participation in planting a tree symbolizes his dedication to combatting desertification, preserving biodiversity, and mitigating the effects of climate change. By engaging in such activities, he encourages citizens to take responsibility for their environment and work towards a greener and more sustainable future.

The Great Green Wall initiative, championed by the African Union, showcases the collaborative efforts of countries to address environmental challenges. It seeks to restore degraded lands, provide alternative livelihoods, and promote the well-being of local communities through agroforestry, sustainable land management, and climate change adaptation strategies.

The Governor's tree-planting act in Damaturu serves as a powerful reminder that every individual's contribution counts in the fight against desertification and environmental degradation. It is hoped that such initiatives will inspire more people to engage in sustainable practices and support the ambitious goals of the Great Green Wall project.

As Great Green Wall Day continues to be observed worldwide, the symbolic tree planted by Governor Mai Mala Buni CON in Damaturu stands as a living testament to the collective determination to build a greener, healthier, and more resilient future for the people of Yobe State and beyond.

Governor Mai Mala Buni today visited the Secretary to the Federal Government, Sen. George Akume to discuss areas of cooperation and intervention by the federal government. He highlighted the state of federal projects in the state and the urgent need for federal intervention. Similarly, Governor Buni has met with private investors with proposal to establish agro-allied industries in the state. The Governor said Yobe state government would establish Industrial village to be provided with facilities to woo investors to the State.