Emir inaugurates tree planting along ancient Zaria city walls

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On Monday, the Emir of Zazzau, Ahmed Bamalli, inaugurated a tree-planting initiative along the ancient city walls of Zaria, Kaduna State, marking the completion of the Women Empowerment and Climate Resilience Initiative (WECRI). Executed by the civil society group Bridge That Gap Hope for Africa Initiative (BTG) with support from the Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement (PACE), the project saw the planting of 6,000 trees across the Chikun, Zangon Kataf, and Zaria local government areas. The initiative aimed to combat soil degradation and erosion affecting the 16th-century mud walls, while simultaneously promoting community-led climate adaptation and the preservation of historical landmarks.

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The project is expected to mitigate soil erosion and provide permanent vegetation cover that delineates the historical boundaries of the Zaria city walls. By securing the Emir’s direct endorsement, the initiative likely increases the probability of long-term community protection and maintenance of the newly planted saplings.

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