LASPARK pledges to use landscaping, tree planting to protect environment

The General Manager of the Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency, (LASPARK) Mrs Adetoun Popoola, has assured that the agency will continue to support healthy living through landscaping, beautification of contaminated sites and the establishment of parks and gardens in the state.

Popoola disclosed this during an interactive session with journalists in Ikoyi, stressing that Lagosians have the responsibility to conserve natural resources and protect the ecosystem to support the health and wellbeing of all.

The GM LASPARK said the agency would also continue to promote healthy living through the planting and maintenance of trees across the state to mitigate the effects of climate change.

According to her, the agency had planted over seven million trees, as well as established about 10 parks and over 200 gardens spread across the five divisions in the state.

In her words: “We realise that people need to relax; there is a lot of chaos in the land, our lives are very busy and in the midst of all the day-to-day challenges, we need to create time to have fun with friends, families. And our parks are ideal spots for relaxation.

“Aside from leisure and recreational purposes, these parks and gardens can also be hired for various social and corporate events. Schools can also have their excursions at these parks”.