To commemorate World Environment Day, Airtel Networks Zambia Plc has partnered with the Lusaka City Council to plant over 300 trees in 30 schools across Lusaka.
Speaking at Yotham Muleya school during the planting of 50 trees, Lusaka Mayor, Chilando Chitangala commended Airtel for collaborating with the local authority in raising awareness on the need to plant trees as the action significantly contributed to averting the adverse effects of climate change.
“The 2024 edition of world environment day is premised on the need to restore land and foster drought resilience, under the slogan “our land. our future.” For your information, urban greening is one of the efforts being put in place as a measure to fight deforestation and is one of the ways we can restore our land,” Chitangala said.
Airtel’s Managing Director and CEO, Hussam Baday who joined the Mayor in planting the first 50 trees said the country was experiencing the driest season which has resulted in crop losses hence the need to never get tired of planting trees.
“Climate Change affects all of us and as a mobile service provider, we believe that events such as these, help remind us collectively and individually of our role in ensuring that we protect the earth,” Baday said.
Airtel purchased 350 trees that will be planted in 30 schools in Lusaka Province.
