The Abundance of Hope Initiative (AHI), an Abuja-based civil society organisation (CSO), has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal College of Forestry, Jos, to strengthen collaboration in tree planting, research, and environmental sustainability. The Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State, is the designated thematic area.
The landmark agreement, signed on January 16, 2026, at the Provost’s Office, establishes cooperation in key areas like: Supply of Seedlings, Tree Planting Support Services, Research & Development, and Capacity Building & Technical Support.
Led by Amb. Lambo Hosea (Director of Media and Communications) and Miss Sandra Gyang (Team Lead, Training and Research), the AHI team reaffirmed its commitment to restoring degraded lands and advancing climate action across Nigeria.
The agreement provides a framework for joint implementation of tree planting, waste management, environmental education and sustainability programmes aimed at addressing the growing challenges of climate change.
Presenting an overview of the project, Ms. Gyang explained that planting for the climate is a comprehensive action initiative focused on mitigating climate change through large scale tree planting.
According to her, the project targets the planting of 1 million drought-resistant trees, establishment of eco-resource hub, students’ green clubs and the integration of technology to promote innovation.
Dr Mailumo Sambo, Provost, Federal College of Forestry, sees the MoU as a laudable initiative that aligns with the core mandate of the research institute. He assured that the College had the capacity and institutional experience to handle afforestation projects, stressing that tree planting remained the most important scientific response to environmental degradation.
“Together, we’re planting not just trees, but hope for generations to come,” submitted the AHI.