UBA, stakeholders plant 5,000 trees in Dar

DAR ES SALAAM: UBA Bank Tanzania, in collaboration with the Tony Elumelu Foundation and the Africa Transformation Initiative, has planted over 5,000 trees in various parts of Dar es Salaam as part of an ongoing environmental campaign.

The initiative, which aims to plant more than 10,000 trees by next month, seeks to combat climate change-related hazards and promote sustainable environmental practices across the country.

The trees were planted at three schools Renie International School, Aboud Jumbe Secondary School and Faith Nursery & Primary School all in Dar es Salaam.

Alongside the tree planting exercise, UBA also donated 550 literature books to Renie International School and Aboud Jumbe Secondary School in an effort to foster a strong reading culture among students.

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UBA Bank Tanzania Managing Director and CEO, Mr Gbenga Makinde, over the weekend underscored the importance of environmental conservation, noting that the initiative aligns with the Tony Elumelu Foundation’s broader vision of planting one billion trees across Africa.

“This project is part of a long-term goal to engage communities in sustainability efforts, with an ambitious target of planting over 10,000 trees across schools and community spaces in Tanzania,” he said.

Through the initiative, UBA Tanzania and its partners reaffirmed their commitment to promoting environmental awareness and supporting local communities in the fight against climate change.

Director of the Africa Transformation Initiative, Ms Wisdom Robert Mande, said the adverse climate conditions the world is facing today are largely due to global warming, driven by environmental pollution and deforestation.

“We must all come together through such initiatives to plant as many trees as possible,” she said.

Renie International School Head Teacher, Mr Johnson Y Johnson, described the effort as a significant boost to the school’s existing environmental programme. He noted that the initiative will help students become ambassadors of tree planting and sustainability.

He also urged other stakeholders to support similar campaigns and contribute to a greener Tanzania.

Aboud Jumbe Secondary School Head Master, Mr Samuel Michael Malisimbo, echoed similar sentiments, saying: “We are living in a time when climate change is a pressing issue. The more trees we plant today, the better our chances of ensuring a livable and healthier environment tomorrow.”