AE-FUNAI Women Association and Faculty of Law Advance University’s Green Agenda with Major Tree-Planting Drive

The President of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike Women Association (AE-FUNAI WA), Dr. Nkiru Nwachukwu and the Faculty of Law, have reaffirmed the University’s commitment to environmental sustainability with a large-scale tree-planting exercise held on campus.

The initiative aligns with AE-FUNAI’s Green Initiative, a strategic programme designed to deliver a cleaner, healthier, and more climate-resilient campus.

Leading the exercise, President of AE-FUNAI WA, Dr. Nwachukwu, said the campaign was aimed at beautifying the university environment and actively combating climate change.

 "Over 40 seedlings of royal palm, queen palm, Philippine palm, araucaria, and golden pandanus were planted across strategic locations, from the University’s Main Gate to the Senate Building to beautify the campus and combat climate change, and promote environmental sustainability", she said.

At the Faculty of Law, Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Eseni Azu Udu, described the exercise as a demonstration of the Faculty’s commitment to sustainable development and environmental responsibility. 

“Trees are essential to human survival. They purify the air, mitigate climate change, and enhance our learning environment. This must not be a one-off event. Planting is only the beginning. Nurturing these trees is our collective responsibility and a legacy for generations to come”, he said.

Also speaking, Director of the University Green Initiative, Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwu, commended the Faculty of Law for its leadership. He noted that the Green Initiative seeks to raise environmental awareness and mobilize every faculty and department to take ownership of the University’s ecosystem. 

“Tree planting remains one of the most effective tools to fight climate change, improve biodiversity, and create a healthier environment for teaching and research. We call on all faculties to embrace this movement. Our future depends on the actions we take today”, he stated.

The exercise underscores AE-FUNAI’s ongoing drive to integrate climate-conscious practices into academic life and campus operations, as the University positions itself as a model green campus in Nigeria.