The Anambra Afforestation Project is a tree planting program funded by NCF (Nigerian Conservation Foundation) aimed at the development and conservation of natural forests in different areas of Anambra State to aid erosion control, carbon sink, research purposes, ecotourism services, economic crops marketing and most importantly job creation.
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Amachala, and Agulu communities are the 3 chosen locations in Anambra for the project. UNIZIK campus is the first location where tree planting has already commenced. Representatives of SSDO and NCF have met with the school authorities and a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed with the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. C. Esimone.
Pro. Charlse Esimone, Vice Chancellor of UNIZIK expressed a huge interest in the project and is willing to give us maximum support. About 70 hectares of land has been allocated to the project. This location has also been included in the university’s master plan.
Creating jobs for locals hence improving livelihood.
Boosting forest conservation, erosion control and ecotourism services.
Conserve natural forest for research and educational activities.
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