Rotary Club of Okigwe embarked on a tree planting campaign across the entire Okigwe local government to sensitise the public on the need to protect the environment.
The message is that for every tree that we bring down, two new trees should be planted. Besides the well know importance of trees, they also help to filter the air that we breath by serving as a carbon sink, they and other plants make use of carbon iv oxide especially those found in our atmosphere and in turn releases oxygen for the consumption of Man and animals.
Trees also serve as wind breakers, they are equally used as buffers to reduce noise pollution in urban areas. Tree protect our climate and is necessary for life.
The campaign started with a courtesy call to the Chairperson of Okigwe Local Government Area, Hon. Nkechi Mbonu, who gave her full endorsement for the program and commended the Rotary Club of Okigwe for taking such initiative. 
An interactive session with the Secretary to the Local Government and the Chief of Staff to the Chairperson who represented the Honourable Chairperson took place the day after.
At the end of the interactive session, the President, Rotary Club of Okigwe, Rtn. Sarah Ihedigbo led members to the planting of trees at designated spots within the local government secretariat.
Outside the Secretariat, Members also carried out the planting of trees at public places within the Okigwe Town, encouraging the people of Okigwe to also replicate such around them.