Shettima, NEDC call for urgent action to tackle climate change
19 September 2024 |
3:32 am
Vice President Kashim Shettima, the Northeast state governments and the North East Development Commission (NEDC) yesterday converged on Gombe State to discuss the devastating effects of climate change on the region, as well as chart a path to a resilient Northeast.
Vice President Kashim Shettima, the Northeast state governments and the North East Development Commission (NEDC) yesterday converged on Gombe State to discuss the devastating effects of climate change on the region, as well as chart a path to a resilient Northeast.
At the Northeast Climate Summit 2024, Shetima said urgent action was necessary to mitigate the harsh realities of climate change as communities face devastation in the country. The theme of the summit was: “Setting the Course for Sustained Climate Action in the North-East”.
Represented by Dr Aliyu Moddibo, Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Shettima said that lives and livelihoods were being disrupted by the extreme weather conditions, forcing the nation to confront the urgent challenge head-on.
“The climate crisis, evident in fluctuating water bodies, erratic weather, and widespread environmental instability, spares no region or population. Nigeria’s leadership has reaffirmed its commitment to the global fight against climate change, with an emphasis on cooperation and action.
“At the 2021 Dubai Climate Summit, Nigeria pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and implement an energy transition plan aimed at achieving net-zero emissions by 2060. The country’s dedication to global environmental goals remains strong, with a clear focus on the urgent need for action,” he said.
On Nigeria’s 2024 flood outlook, Shettima warned that climate change cannot be taken lightly.
“Despite careful planning and proactive measures, the looming threat of floods is yet another indicator of the urgent need for comprehensive climate solutions,” he said.
The NEDC Managing Director, Mohammed Alkali, underscored the need for long-term solutions to the climate challenges facing the region. Alkali noted that while significant progress has been made in rebuilding communities and restoring livelihoods, the escalating impacts of climate change ranging from desertification to biodiversity loss demand swift and decisive action.
“These effects, if left unchecked, threaten not only our environment but also the very foundation of our economy, security, and social well-being,” he added.
He said the summit would provide a platform for academics, experts and stakeholders to develop strategies to combat environmental degradation and promote sustainable development.
Also, the chairman of the commission, Maj.-Gen. Paul Tarfa (rtd), said the summit was important in making strategies to facilitate effective implementation of the North-East Stabilisation and Development Master Plan. He called for collaboration and innovation to overcome the lingering effects of the insurgency and socio-economic challenges towards building a prosperous future for the region.
The summit was attended by representatives of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe states who made commitments to support the commission’s efforts to reduce the impacts of climate change.
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