I will channel my comment on the important use of the trees in the area of medicine.
Most of the drugs, substances used in treatment of various illness are gotten from most of this trees and plants. Just like you put it here

Forest and its components also serve as heritage, provide food and medicinal remedies to illnesses and might be an insurance against future food scarcity and outbreak of diseases.

What would have happened if quinine was not discovered , obviously these tropical vampires (mosquitoes) would still be singing praises in our blood and ears every night.

There importance cannot be overemphasized.
Everything in life is all about equilibrium, in as much as these trees are serve beneficial uses to mankind, establishment of equilibrium is the key. I am happy that most people are now beginning to understand the vital role these trees play in the ecosystem. I believe when more awareness like these are created, the populace will appreciate these trees , though several regulatory bodies have enacted laws that will guide deforestation in Nigeria.

Even most landlords now build houses with trees around the compound if it is spacious enough, this singular act means he/she understand the vital role the tree plays.

I was traveling to Lagos , I saw a hectare of land in ondo state filed with trees that were planted, newly, these was done, obviously in an attempt to encourage forestation. Balance is the key to sustainable ecosystem.

Been a while @gentleshaid

@Cyprianj