At four different locations, on September 26, 2023, AUN students, under the auspices of the Community Service Unit, took the tree planting campaign to Yola South and Fufore Local Government Areas of Adamawa State.
The students were at Rumde Jabbi Primary School, Police Children School 2 Mobile Police 14 Squadron Base Yola, and Mbamba Primary School 2, all in Yola South, and Vinde village in Fufore to plant trees, beautify the environment and further create awareness about climate change and its detrimental impact on humans.
Teachers, administrative staff, and pupils of all four benefiting schools graced the memorable event and appreciated the students from AUN for their community service impact.
Assistant Director AUN's Office of Community Service, Mr. Ahmed Aliyu, said, "these visits today match words with action. Trees are very significant
to us and the planet, they can improve our mental and physical health."
Mr. Aliyu further advised community members to be mindful of the planet while revealing that Bluenile Associates donated all the trees planted in the community.
Head teacher, Police Children School, Mopol 14 Barrack Mbamba, Mr. Abubakar Ahmed Mallum, noted that plating trees would ensure a healthier planet and that a healthier world will care for more people.
Assistant Head Teacher, Rumde Jabbi Primary School, Mr. Bello Mbamba, applauded the continued effort of AUN students in developing the local community. "Through the AUN Community Service, they have been renovating our classrooms, giving scholarships to less privileged pupils and now they are here to plant trees to protect and beautify our school".
At Vinde Village in Fufore, the village head Wakilin Jauro
Musa, Malam Irmiya Galadima, thanked AUN and the Founder, HE Atiku Abubakar, for always putting his people first when it comes to good things.
"Indeed, AUN is a Development University, we have seen, heard and touched what AUN and its founder have done for our community. And we will never forget".
Photographs and report by Nabi Yusuf