Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO), a leading oil exploration and production company in Africa, has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the environment through a large-scale tree planting initiative.
Launched last year, the initiative has successfully planted 10,000 trees, with an ongoing effort to plant an additional 10,000 trees annually. This drive aligns with global sustainability goals and Nigeria’s efforts to combat deforestation, air pollution, and rising temperatures.
Rapidly increasing urbanisation, industrialisation and growing needs of mankind are affecting the environment’s well-being and sustainability across the globe.
The impact is now evident, affecting us more closely than ever. In Nigeria, rising temperatures and heat waves are making life more difficult. Whether in cities or villages, people struggle with extreme heat, especially during the dry season.
Because of this, experts have suggested that institutions, governments, corporations, host communities and societies must come together to take serious action to curtail this issue.
“Our commitment to environmental sustainability goes beyond compliance; it is our responsibility to drive measurable impact and shape a cleaner, greener future. For us, progress means the growth of our business together with our employees, people, communities, society, and the nation at large,” said a spokesperson for SEEPCO.
The company’s Go Green initiative aligns with global sustainability goals and Nigeria’s efforts to combat deforestation, air pollution and rising temperatures. It also aims to enhance biodiversity, reduce carbon footprints and create greener communities.
SEEPCO’s target of planting 10,000 trees through its afforestation drive is supported by in-house green nets covering over 1,000 sqm, sprouting over 28,000 seedlings yearly, while greenhouses spanning 1,800 sqm are under construction to expand seedling production.
The planted trees, which include species such as Neem, Crape Myrtle, Golden Shower and Flamboyant, are expected to achieve a 60-80 per cent survival rate, with dedicated teams ensuring their continuous care through watering, mulching, pruning and other essential horticultural practices.
SEEPCO continues to engage key stakeholders, including representatives from NOSDRA and FMEnv, who have actively participated in the tree-planting exercises. The initiative has also garnered enthusiastic support from employees, with many volunteering to take part in the reforestation efforts.
The company says it defines success not just by business growth but by the positive change it brings.
At SEEPCO, the spokesperson said, true success means making a lasting impact and their commitment to environmental sustainability goes beyond compliance; it is a core responsibility to drive measurable impact and shape a cleaner future.
