Tinubu govt committed to addressing climate change challenges in Nigeria: Official
The federal government has demonstrated its commitment to addressing climate change challenges through a robust legal and regulatory framework.
Iniobong Abiola-Awe, the director of the Department of Climate Change in the Ministry of Environment, said this during an inter-school debate/dialogue competition.
The debate was organised by the C-Circle Foundation for Sustainable Health and Environment to commemorate 2026 World Environment Day in Abuja on Friday.
A notable framework, according to her, is the Climate Change Act 2021, which established the National Council on Climate Change.
Ms Abiola-Awe said that, however, in the challenge lies an unprecedented opportunity to reimagine the country’s economy, reshape its industries, and reorient societies toward sustainability.
She added that it promotes eco-friendly practices in educational institutions across the country.
She urged the students to debate with passion, listen with empathy, and leave the debate venue, not as competitors alone, but as ambassadors of climate action in their schools, homes, and communities.
“Support climate education (learn, teach, and advocate for environmental stewardship), hold leaders accountable (demand climate action at all levels of governance), and protect our planet,” Ms Abiola-Awe said.
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