The historic decision emerged from the inaugural meeting of the Katsina State Council on Climate Change (KSCCC), chaired by Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, with participation from 11 commissioners and other top government officials.
The new policy, according to Governor Radda requires contractors handling infrastructure projects to adhere to green building codes and integrate indigenous and exotic tree species into their projects.
“These trees will help sequester carbon dioxide, reduce urban heat island effects, and provide ecological services that mitigate climate change impacts across communities in the state,” the governor said.