- Sahara Group partners with Edo State Forestry Commission to plant 20,000 trees, regenerating degraded areas.
- The initiative forms part of Sahara’s wider Adopt-A-Forest programme, restoring natural carbon sinks across Africa and supporting long-term climate resilience.
Sahara Group has strengthened its environmental sustainability efforts through a strategic partnership between its Adopt-A-Forest Initiative and the Gelegele Forest Reserve in Edo State, Nigeria. The collaboration begins with planting 20,000 tree seedlings to restore degraded areas and reinforce Sahara’s long-term commitment to nature-based climate action.
The project launch involved the Edo State Forestry Commission and the Gelegele Forest Reserve Board. Meanwhile, Sahara Group highlighted its collaborative approach to restoring ecosystems, protecting biodiversity, and supporting sustainable livelihoods in local communities.
Launched in 2023, the Adopt-A-Forest Initiative drives Sahara’s climate action goals. It restores degraded landscapes, conserves Africa’s natural carbon sinks, and strengthens resilience against climate change. By 2024, the initiative expanded across Nigeria, Cameroon, Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana, and Dubai. Sahara plans further projects in Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and Kenya in 2025.
Ejiro Gray, Director of Governance and Sustainability at Sahara Group, said the initiative is central to Sahara’s vision for a greener future. “The Adopt-A-Forest Initiative is more than a tree-planting programme. We aim to manage emissions, sequester carbon, and protect Africa’s forests, which sustain the planet,” she said.
Furthermore, Babatomiwa Adesida, Head of Business Support at Asharami Energy, added: “Sustainability drives our business. Every tree we plant reverses decades of degradation and rebuilds hope.”
Asuen Valentine, Chairman of the Edo State Forestry Commission, also praised Sahara Group. “The best time to plant a tree was years ago; the second-best time is now. In addition, this initiative will restore our forests for future generations,” he said.
Gray also reaffirmed Sahara’s commitment to climate leadership across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. “We must balance forest preservation with sustainable development,” she said.
The Adopt-A-Forest Initiative remains a cornerstone of Sahara Group’s climate strategy. By integrating nature-based solutions, efficient resource use, and stakeholder collaboration, Sahara ensures Africa’s forests continue to sustain the planet.