Vice President Kashim Shettima has renewed the federal government’s resolve to adopt additional measures to address the banditry ravaging the Northwest region.

Shettima said this on Thursday after receiving a presentation titled: “Building Climate Resilience for Enhanced National Security: Strategic Options for Nigeria by 2035”, by the National Defence College (NDC) Course 31 participants at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

He said the current administration was prioritizing climate change interventions to tackle the menace of desertification, coastal erosion, and flooding.

“Your voices are heard and your contributions valued. Government shares your informed concerns about the security implications of underestimating the devastations of climate change.

“The Green Wall Project, which has been prioritised by the government, stands as a testament to our unyielding resolve to shield our habitat and bolster our nation’s security.

“It is heartening to witness the alignment between your findings and our government’s policy objectives, reinforcing our belief that a holistic and comprehensive approach is essential to tackling these challenges effectively.”

He hailed the management of the National Defence College for its commitment, zeal, passion and sacrifice in finding solutions to the many challenges confronting the nation.