The Bauchi State University, Gadau, has reiterated its full commitment to give all the necessary support needed to ensure environmental conservation in the institution.
Vice chancellor of the university, Professor Fatima Tahir, gave the assurance at the plantation of 1,000 tree seedlings and launching of orchard, by Offshore Lab with support from Shell Development Company, held at the new ICT complex of the main campus of the university.
The vice chancellor commended Offshore Lab for the initiative, which she said is good to see that the organisation has shown interest in the environment and to conserve it.
She said the initiative comes at the right time as the university always has this idea of establishing the orchard, hence to appreciate Offshore Lab for equally conceiving the same idea.
She said, “In as much as the university always has this idea of wanting to establish something like this, I must say that this is the conception of Offshore Lab and also with the support of Shell Development Company.”
She said the university deemed it necessary to provide space for the establishment of the orchard considering its importance not only to the institution, but to the larger community.
Professor Fatima urged students of Environmental Conservation Club of the university to take ownership of the orchard, adding that the university is also going to play its own part.
