YSUTH Chief Medical Director Commends Mutawalli Foundation’s Legacy Garden Initiative

The Chief Medical Director of Yobe State University Teaching Hospital (YSUTH), Prof. Baba Waru Goni, has commended the Mutawalli Foundation for its visionary environmental sustainability initiative following the establishment of a Legacy Garden at the Clinical Site of Yobe State University.

The tree-planting exercise attracted distinguished government officials, academics, healthcare professionals, development partners, students, and community leaders, all united in promoting environmental conservation and building a healthier future for generations to come.

Representing the Executive Governor of Yobe State, His Excellency Hon. Dr. Mai Mala Buni, CON, the Acting Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Mohammed Goje, described the initiative as a meaningful investment in humanity and sustainable development. He expressed confidence that the project would leave a lasting positive impact on the environment and the wider community.

Speaking during the event, Prof. Baba Waru Goni highlighted the strong connection between environmental sustainability and public health, noting that the preservation and expansion of green spaces contribute significantly to improved air quality, enhanced wellbeing, and healthier living environments.

The CMD applauded the Founder and Chairman of the Mutawalli Foundation, Dr. Abubakar Bukar Kagu, for championing initiatives that promote environmental responsibility and create enduring legacies of service and development.

Prof. Goni further encouraged institutions, organizations, and individuals to embrace and support similar interventions aimed at safeguarding the environment and advancing the wellbeing of present and future generations.

The event featured the ceremonial planting of trees by dignitaries and stakeholders, symbolizing a collective commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainable development, and community advancement.