The Climate Clock Club has called on the government to invest in renewable energy to save the climate from the degradation of fossil fuels. It made this call recently at a solidarity match held in Abuja to mark World Climate Emergency Day.
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The group, a gathering of high-spirited Nigerian youths, converged at the Millennium Park, where they also conducted enlightenment workshops on other problems plaguing the environment.

Problems such as gas flaring, floods, global warming, oil spills and other human activities affecting the climate were discussed The group then embarked on the solidarity match with each youth holding placards, inscribed with various demands as they walk around the city centre.

Speaking at the event, the Senior Advisor of the group and the Executive Director, Gifsep, Dr. David Michael, on behalf of the group, charge the new government to make a transition to renewable energy.

In his words: “This match is in solidarity with the world climate emergency day. In a few minutes, the climate clock will change from six years to five years.”

Speaking on the urgent need for people to take immediate action on climate change, he said: “We need climate action. Nigeria cannot be an exception, we are all aware of the impact of climate change on our country, our economy and our everyday lives.

“Now that there is a new government in place, we want real climate action. We are tired of just political statements. We want action. Nigeria must begin the transition to renewable energy. We must invest in renewable energy. We must invest in climate-smart agriculture.”

The Deputy Director, Department of Climate Change, Dr. Aliyu Musa, who represented the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Environmental, revealed the ministry’s plan in making the demands of the group a reality.

He said: “Today is the Climate Emergency Day all over the globe. I align with the climate clock club that it is time to take action. The federal government has put in place a lot of interventions to bring down the emission.

“Nigeria at this moment has devised their national determined contribution which we call NDCs. Going forward to achieve the NDCs target, the last administration has assured the nation that by 2060, Nigeria is going to achieve all its aims. This new administration will build on that”, he said.
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