Prince Soyiga Samuel Adeshina, the Deputy Speaker and the representative of Ikorodu Constituency 1 at the Lagos State Youth Parliament, join in the protection of the environment on World Tree Planting Day by planting trees across five schools in Ikorodu Constituency 1. The schools include Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Government Technical College, Ikorodu, Ayangbure High School, and Government Model College, Owutu.

The tree planting commenced at LASUSTECH in the presence of the Dean of Students Affairs, staff of the Information Unit, security officials, the President of the Students Union and his executive members, students from the Department of Environmental Biology, and members of the students press club.

Staff and students of the secondary schools, including their principals and teachers, were also present.

Prince Soyiga advised the students to be cautious and deliberate about their environment, to plant trees, to avoid improper disposal of waste and non-biodegradable materials, and to take ownership of the initiative by consistently watering the trees to prevent them from dying.

The initiative was supported by Mr. Lamina Azeez, NAIDS National President Ogunjimi Olamide, Representative of Shomolu Constituency 2 at the Lagos State Youth Parliament, Hon. Oguns Suliyat, NYCN Coordinator Ikorodu Local Government, Comrade Ogunsanmi Basit, NYCN Coordinator Ikorodu West, Comrade Anu and his executive members, and a representative of the Deaf Union.

Also present were the President of Ikorodu Students Association, Comrade Toba-Dosumu Lateef Ayomide, President of Ikorodu West Students Union, Comrade Oloruntade Idris, among others.

Prince Soyiga expressed his gratitude to Hon. Jimi Benson, Hon. Wasiu Adeshina, Mayor Deen Sanwoola, Mr. Azeez Lamina (Waves) Hon. Salau Rukayat Ajibike, and Mr. Kunle Adelabu, Princess Aderoju Ladega, Princess Folashade Olabanji-Oba, Mr. Arowojobe Adepote, Oreoluwa Ogundele for their moral support and for embracing the idea.