Kaduna state has a vast land mass which is endowed with natural resources that can contribute significantly to its economic growth, enhance job creation, and promote environmental conservation. The state government has been making commendable efforts towards the exploration, mining and processing of these resources for economic, social and environmental benefits of its citizenry.
First, the government has taken a bold step towards environmental conservation by banning the indiscriminate felling of trees. Climate change is real and its poses a great challenge to mankind and Kaduna state is poised to address it through policy initiatives. Over the years, it has maintained the international standard of 25% tree vegetation cover, through tree planting campaigns.
