Mr Yakubu Ayinga Abagri, the Binduri District Chief Executive (DCE), said it was part of efforts to protect buildings from the ravages of rain and wind storms which has become an annual occurrence.

He urged the pupils to take good care of the trees so that they would enjoy the fruits and the shade they provide.

Mr Louis Laari Badoor, a field officer of the District National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), said planting trees would support the organization to manage disaster in the district and help improve the environment.

He said if the communities were well protected from storms, the assembly would be able to save funds and use them for development projects that would benefit the people.

He commended the Ministry of Agriculture for the seedlings and urged the Officer in charge of the district to monitor the planting and growth of the trees.