Jare Babatunde
A total of 800 Coconut trees were planted at the Ikorodu main campus of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) in commemoration of the 2022 Tree Planting Day.
The trees were planted from the entrance of the Library Complex to the University Main gate on Itoikin road.
Acting Vice – Chancellor, Dr. Oluremi Nurudeen Olaleye speaking stated that over 1200 coconut trees have been planted so far, with the intention of planting 2000 trees before the end of the year 2022.
He noted that the first 400 pilot coconut trees planted recorded a success rate of about 80 percent due to the challenges of pests and wandering animals, adding that counter measures are in place to tackle such occurrences this year.
Speaking further, Dr. Olaleye explained that Management’s decision to plant 2000 coconut trees was because of its benefits which includes highly nutritious edible seeds when it is matured, providing landscapes that beautify the premises and ensuring food security.
The acting VC also added that the tree planting day was also an avenue to implement goal 15 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) as it will cool and moisten the air, create oxygen, act as filtering systems to clean the air and soil while stabilizing the ground against erosion and mitigating climate crisis such as global warming.
Other management members present at the exercise were: Dr. Kolawole G. Godonu, Ag. Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Mr. Maumo Jerry Jinadu, Bursar, Mr. Shakirudeen Bello, Registrar, Mr. Olanrewaju K. Kuye, Director, Information and Public Relations , Dr. Oladayo Ibrahim, Dean Students Affairs, Mr. Adelabu Ogunbameru Dean, School of Agriculture amongst others
