The Federal Government and Oyo State Government have officially endorsed the 2026 Operation One Million Trees initiative. The program aims to plant one million trees across the state to combat deforestation and improve environmental resilience. The initiative was launched by the Oyo State Government in collaboration with federal agencies.
The plan includes the allocation of land for tree planting, provision of seedlings, and training for local communities in sustainable forest management. Officials emphasized that the project is part of broader efforts to address climate change impacts, particularly in the face of increasing desertification and loss of biodiversity.
This initiative follows a series of environmental assessments conducted by federal and state authorities, which highlighted the urgent need for reforestation. The Oyo State Government had previously announced the project in 2024, with the goal of restoring degraded land and enhancing carbon sequestration. The Federal Government’s endorsement is seen as a critical step in scaling up national reforestation efforts.
