Addis Ababa: TChief Administrator of Afar Region Awol Arba emphasized that the green legacy initiative has brought great benefits to the pastoral community in the region. Ethiopians around the country are carrying out an overnight 600 million tree planting campaign today. The overnight plantation program has kicked off with the presence of the Chief Administrator Awol Arba in Afar this morning. On the occasion, he emphasized that the green legacy initiative has brought great benefits to the pastoral community in the region. "We are planting for a greener future," he said, adding that 'the event, aimed at combating desertification, ensuring food security, and providing animal feed, which was also a testament to the nation's commitment to environmental protection. The fruits of the efforts exerted so far are already evident, he said, adding that pointing to the edible fruit trees planted in previous years to building a better Ethiopia." The Chief Administrator expressed his determination to contribute to the national effort. "We will work tirelessly until the last sapling is planted as this is a moment for our nation to be proud." Awol further said that through the participation of the initiative, the people will make the country and the generation so proud. The massive single day tree-planting campaign was inspired by a call made by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in 2024 to plant 600 million saplings. Ethiopians from all walks of life have been actively participating in the initiative, leaving their mark on the country's landscape. Source: Ethiopian News Agency