The Lagos State Government has unveiled a N2.5m tree-planting prize as part of activities marking the 2026 World Environment Day celebration
The move is aimed at encouraging residents to embrace environmental sustainability and help tackle the growing challenge of urban heat across the state.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment, Olalekan Rotimi-Akodu, during the World Environment Day celebration said the state government tagged the initiative Me and My Tree.and would launch it by planting 500 trees across Lagos
He said the initiative will provide free seedlings to participants, who will be required to nurture and maintain the trees for one year, after which the owner of the best-performing tree will receive a cash reward of N2.5 million.
The special adviser noted that Lagos would also join other cities around the world in signing a pledge under the United Nations Environment Programme’s 50 Cities at 50°C initiative, which seeks to address the growing challenge of extreme heat in urban centres.
This comes on the heels of the United Nations’ recognition of the state among 50 cities across the world with the potential of experiencing extreme weather temperatures of up to 50°C.
