“I encourage all ministries, independent institutions, and the armed forces to take part in tree planting.” He said.
The President of the Republic of Somaliland, Mr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro), stated that the joint government plan and action is to plant at least three million trees to promote afforestation. The President noted that deforestation leads to drought and loss of life, adding that Somaliland’s land has turned into a desert after its trees were cut down for charcoal.
President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro) made these remarks during the commemoration of Somaliland’s Tree Planting Day in Hargeisa, saying: “I am delighted to participate in this highly valuable event, April 15, designated as Tree Planting Day. The government’s goal is to plant at least 3 million trees. We burn charcoal, which comes from trees that are cut down, and everyone must understand that the charcoal they use comes from a tree that was felled. Without trees, there is no rain, and without rain, there is no life. Wherever trees diminish, the area is called a desert, and much of our land has turned into a desert.”
President Irro emphasized that his administration is encouraging tree planting and reiterated their target of planting three million trees. He said: “We are promoting the replanting of trees, and the government’s goal is to plant at least 3 million trees, which means planting 600,000 trees annually. it is a joy for me to participate in this tree-planting effort and have the privilege of planting one of those 300,000 trees.”
The President also sent a message to the national armed forces and government institutions, urging them to participate in the national tree-planting campaign. He said: “I encourage all ministries, independent institutions, and the armed forces to take part in tree planting.”