The Cardinal Onaiyekan Foundation for Peace (COFP) held its annual Tree planting exercise on September 26, 2024, at Government Day Secondary School, Kurmin Sarki, Suleja, Niger State. The event focused on addressing climate change by planting over 100 seedlings, including flowers and economic trees, while teaching students the importance of caring for the environment. This initiative also encouraged young people to develop habits towards environmental protection.

Rev. Fr. Boniface Neibo, Deputy Executive Director of COFP, represented the Executive Director during this event and in his address, he highlighted the environmental impact of unchecked tree cutting and the importance of reforestation. The event featured active participation from dignitaries, COFP representatives, school management and students who demonstrated tree-planting techniques. To support the initiative, COFP provided watering tools, including jerricans and plastic bowls, encouraging students to nurture the trees for long-term benefits.