The College of Hakima in Kush State University in the Nuba Mountains launched moringa tree pilot project on Sunday.
University President, Khalid Abass Jarus, says the initiative aims at improving the life of citizens in the Nuba Mountains, Blue Nile and Darfur regions, Voice of Peace reports.
He calls on community and government organizations to implement moringa plant project in order to save people’s lives in the next 50 years.
Nuba Mountains’ Governor, Anur Saleh Albadi, welcomes the initiative from Hakima Academy Health Training Institute as it will benefit the community.
He encourages people at Payam, Boma and state levels to plant moringa tree for their benefit and good health.
Governor Saleh promises to reach each and every family member to grow moringa tree in their homestead.
Hakima College Principal, Ismail Dabura, explains that moringa tree is a fast growing and drought resistant tree for subtropical regions of South Asia.
Moringa helps in the treatment of skin wrinkles, healthy hair growing, nutrition, boost immune system, solves gastrointestinal problems and reduces obesity among others, he adds.
Dabura also points out that the traditional use of moringa is to increase the mental clarity, vision improvement and normalizes blood pressure.
Hakima Health College of Kush State University has 155 students of different grades, five male tutors, one female human resources manager, one assistant administrator, four cooks, two cleaners and two security guards.