The Yobe State Government recently announced its administration plans to distribute five million seedlings to establish shelterbelts aimed at reclaiming lands affected by desert encroachment, promoting environmental restoration, and supporting sustainable development. The State Coordinator of the Yobe Sahara Restoration Drive Project, Malam Muhammad Musa, stated this during a foundational training programme organised to strengthen institutional and technical capacity for effective project implementation. Musa explained that the five million seedlings will provide wind protection, improve microclimates, and enhance biodiversity. The shelterbelts are expected to benefit both agricultural production and the environment. He...